Rewind: Shining Light on Invisible Disabilities

Did you miss the Employee Resource Group Council’s “Fireside Chat” on Shining Light on Invisible Disabilities? You can now watch the virtual session on InSite.

The ERG Council’s Fireside Chats are quarterly sessions with County leadership on the secrets to their career success. This quarter, DiverseAbility employee resource group hosted a lively discussion with Parks and Recreation Director Brian Albright, HHSA Administrative Analyst Karen Brain and Public Health Services Division Chief Patrick Loose to shine a light on invisible disabilities.

Invisible Disability: A physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities.   

Resources from this session include:

• Post-event survey

• DiverseAbility ERG

• All-ERG membership form

• Employee Assistance Program (Sheriff’s Department sworn staff can access their EAP at 800-222-9691)

• Behavioral Health Services

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Invisible Disabilities Association

• Job Accommodation Network

• Terminology

• LMS courses:

  • Disability 101

  • Neurodiversity 101

  • Autism 101 

• Blue Envelope Program

• Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report

• VALOR ERG

• Office of Military & Veterans Affairs

If you are interested in learning more about DiverseAbility or hosting the ERG for a presentation/discussion at your next meeting or event, please reach out to DiverseAbilityERG@sdcounty.ca.gov

To learn more about accommodations, speak with your departmental human resources officer.

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