Identity and the Disability Experience
September 26, 2024 | 6-9 PM
One Manhattan West, NY, NY
An unprecedented celebration of the many identities and intersections of people with disabilities in the workforce.
Join Us in NYC!
This fundraising event, co-hosted by the National Organization on Disability and Ernst & Young, will feature networking opportunities, an awards ceremony recognizing leaders in disability inclusion, an engaging speaker panel, captivating entertainment, and more. Reserve your spot today to be part of this impactful celebration of diversity and empowerment.
Presented by NOD and EY
Celebrity Emcee
Identity and the Disability Experience will be emceed by renowned comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate, Maysoon Zayid! From headlining comedy tours at home and abroad to delivering the most-watched TED Talk of 2014, Maysoon uses humor to challenge stereotypes, spark conversation, and promote inclusion.
Featured Entertainment
The evening will feature exciting performances from incredible talents Austin Walkin' Cane, George Dennehy, and Omnium Circus.
Award Ceremony
Our awards ceremony will celebrate innovators in disability rights, activists, and ERG leaders fostering inclusivity and equitable opportunities.
Judy Heumann Award for Excellence  in Disability Rights Advocacy
Named in honor the “Mother of the Disability Rights Movement,” this award celebrates an individual who not only carries Judy Heumann’s spirit forward but amplifies it.
Maria Town is the President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities. She was Director of Houston’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and served in the Obama White House, leading disability engagement. Her expertise includes youth development, leadership, and career readiness promotion.
Alan Reich Award for Innovation
Named after pioneering disability rights advocate and the National Organization on Disability founder Alan Reich, this award recognizes someone who is also creating a world where people with disabilities can achieve dignity through equitable opportunity.
Rhonda Crichlow is the Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer at Charter Communications, leading diversity and inclusion efforts for 100,000+ employees and overseeing community impact initiatives. Previously, she held leadership roles at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and practiced law. Crichlow serves on multiple boards, including the National Organization on Disability.
ERG Excellence Award
This award celebrates an ERG (Employee Resource Group) leader successfully creating a culture of awareness, understanding, and advancement of underrepresented groups.
Jack is being honored for co-founding Abbott's disABILITY network, which has grown to over 1,900 members in 30 countries, and for his dedication to advancing inclusion through sports, particularly as a referee and coach for athletes with disabilities.
Manager of IP Operations and Co-Chair of Abbott's disABILITY Employee Network, Susan is being recognized for her leadership in co-founding and growing Abbott's disABILITY network to over 1,900 members globally. She has nearly four decades of experience in Intellectual Property and leads the Women's Ministry at her church outside of work.
Tickets are available for purchase!
Nonprofit Pricing Available
Employees of a registered 501(c)(3) organization are eligible to purchase tickets at a discounted rate.
NOD Leadership Council
NOD Leadership Council member companies will receive two complimentary tickets to the event. To learn how you can claim your organization's tickets, please reach out to events@nod.org.
Thank you to our 2024 event sponsors who ensure NOD’s tireless researchers, experts, and advocates can continue to increase equitable opportunity for people with disabilities.
Host Sponsor
Expanding Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Community Sponsors
Sponsorship
The event offers a unique opportunity to publicly commit to disability inclusion, connect with leaders in HR, DEI, and advocacy, and build genuine connections with the nation’s leading employers including the evening's sponsors.Â
Your contribution is more than a philanthropic gift; it is an investment in professional opportunities, spaces, and futures for the United States’ largest marginalized community. Â
Interested in getting involved? Contact John Stegner at stegnerj@nod.org.
Supporting
$25,000
Supporting Sponsor benefits include:
- Logo placement on webpage and marketing materials
- Four tickets to Main Event
- Logo inclusion on sponsor acknowledgment video
- Quarter-page ad in digital program
- Pre-recorded remarks (15 seconds) on sponsor acknowledgment video
Expanding
$50,000
Expanding Sponsor benefits include:
- Prominant logo placement on webpage and marketing materials
- Four tickets to Partner-Exclusive Pre-Event
- Six tickets to Main Event
- Pre-recorded remarks (30 seconds) on sponsor acknowledgment video
- Half-page ad in digital program
- Logo inclusion on step-and-repeat
- Opportunity to present one of three awards for a practitioner, activist, or employer
Leading
$100,000
Leading Sponsor benefits include:
- Priority logo placement on webpage and marketing materials
- Eight tickets to Partner-Exclusive Pre-Event
- Ten tickets to Main Event
- Pre-recorded remarks (45 seconds) on sponsor acknowledgment video
- Full-page ad in digital program
- Logo inclusion on step-and-repeat
- Opportunity to present and sponsor one of three awards for a practitioner, activist, or employer