Disability Consulting Services
Disability inclusion Subject Matter Experts provide specialized consulting services if you want more in-depth and customized expertise, including Customized Webinars, Speakers, In-Person Training, Digital Accessibility Reviews, Resource Optimization, and more.
- Jessica Aiello and Diana McCowan, iYellow Group
- Lori Daly, Diversifi Consulting Group
- Ron Drach, Drach Consulting
- Karen Herson, Concepts Communications
- The Honorable Katherine McCary, C5 Consulting
- John Robinson, Our Ability
- Rick Rodgers, The Resource Network
- Darla Wilkerson, Center for Disability Inclusion
Jessica Aiello, CEO iYellow Group and Diana McCowan, Managing Principal iYellow Group
Because a seat at the table is not enough.
iYellow Group knows equitable access is good for business. When your employees with disabilities feel seen, heard, and have equitable access, it benefits them, your business, and your customers. However, ensuring your company is fully accessible for customers and employees can be confusing and overwhelming. We understand. We have experienced these challenges in our own work and also experienced the benefits, both professionally and personally. We are better humans because of this work. Through candid conversations, centered around equity, with an open mind we will co-create the best solution for your company. You may need an organizational design audit, technology audit, employee training, HR training, coaching, and/or consulting. Your custom solution to advance equitable access only begins when we start the conversation. iYellow also provides Sign Language Interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting Services, CART/Captioning Services and supports all access technology needs, including hardware and software.
To learn more visit www.iyellowgroup.com or contact Jessica Aiello at jessica@iyellowconsulting.com / 571-748-8979.
Lori Daly, President
Lori Daly is President of Diversifi Consulting Group (DiversifiCG), a certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE ®), Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Lori is a Mid-Atlantic ADA Leadership Network Trainer and Certified Disability Recruiter (C.D.R.) and is honored to serve on the Advisory Board of Disability:IN DC Metro. In addition, she chairs the Loudoun County Disability Services Board, and serves on the Board of the Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons and the Outreach Committee of the Loudoun County Chamber’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Initiative. DiversifiCG provides training, customized workshops, webinars, speaking engagements, and consulting services to educate employers, organizations, subject matter experts, disability awareness advocates, and individuals on the value of the ADA, fostering disability awareness etiquette, disclosure strategies in the workplace — especially for those with non-apparent disabilities, hiring talented people with disabilities, and increasing and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and community.
To learn more visit https://diversificg.com/ or contact Lori Daly at ldaly@diversificg.com / 703-400-8139.
Ronald W. Drach, President
Drach Consulting is a service-disabled veteran-owned firm that was established after a successful career that includes 28 years with the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and more than 8 years with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Ron Drach, President of Drach Consulting has more than 50 years of experience working with veterans, as well as people with disabilities including employment, affirmative action, vocational rehabilitation, education, homelessness, transitioning service members, and disability issues.
Drach Consulting provides advisory services, subject matter expertise, and assistance to private sector educational, and governmental entities including non-profit organizations on programs and services operated by the government related to workforce development, veterans and disability issues and related public policy issues. Drach Consulting has experience in providing training on veterans’ employment issues and has provided webinar-based training to the State of Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s vocational rehabilitation counselors, Community Transportation Association of America (CTTA), C5 Consulting, The Sierra Group, Disability:IN DC Metro (formerly DCBLN), Source America (formerly NISH), University of Pittsburgh, University of Colorado at Denver, Penn State, and Northrop Grumman.
Ron Drach has extensive experience with military transition programs and veteran employment issues. He is intricately familiar with the DOD, VA, and DOL programs and services that help military members and veterans reintegrate successfully into their civilian communities following their military service. He has also chaired and served on various committees, commissions, and Task Forces and most recently served on DOD’s Recovering Warrior Task Force. He also served on the Congressional Commission on Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance
Phone: 240-413-3183 e-mail: consultrwd@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronald-drach-357a6b4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrachConsulting/
Karen Herson, President & CEO
Concepts Communications provides a wide range of communications services, including message development, copywriting and content, social media/digital engagement, policy communications, video production, website, and graphic design. Our products and services are all tailored to the specific needs of our clients, and accessibility is always considered from the start in order to ensure equity in reach and impact. Our strength is in our team members, who offer a unique combination of strategic communications savvy and in-depth knowledge on the interrelated issues of disability inclusion, workforce development, communications access, and veteran engagement.
To learn more, visit ConceptsCommunications.com or contact President/CEO Karen Herson at kherson@conceptscomm.com and 301-807-4232.
The Honorable Katherine McCary, CEO
Katherine founded C5 Consulting, LLC, in May 2011 after 21 years at SunTrust Bank, Inc. as Chief Disability Officer, where her primary responsibility was developing and leading corporate disability initiatives. Her contributions to SunTrust´s disability efforts resulted in national recognition including the SHRM HR Magazine 2000 Innovative Practice Award, the 2002 APSE National Employer of the Year Award, the 2002 US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) Exceptional Leadership Award and the US Department of Labor Secretary’s 2004 New Freedom Initiative Award. As a former New Freedom Initiative winner, Katherine is a member of the Office of Disability Employment Policy’s Circle of Champions. In 2009, she received a USBLN® Lifetime Achievement Award.
C5 Consulting’s team of disability inclusion strategists from the private sector with more than 25 years of corporate disability leadership experience focuses its efforts in supporting clients in key areas of Leadership, Education, Accessibility/Accommodations, and Pipeline (LEAP).
She was appointed by two Virginia governors to serve on both the VA Disability Commission and the VA Board for People with Disabilities. In 2002, she was asked by the Assistant Secretary of the newly formed ODEP to participate in a US delegation to the UK and the EU. This work resulted in her nomination and subsequent appointment by President Bush (confirmed by the US Senate) in 2008 to serve on the National Council on Disability and received the “Honorable” title for life. Katherine is nationally recognized as a go-business disability inclusion subject matter expert. As a national speaker, she has shared her expertise with international, national, state, and regional conference audiences for the past 18 years. As an individual with a non-apparent disability, as well as a parent and caregiver of family members with disabilities, she also speaks from a personal perspective. She is a SHRM certified Diversity Trainer and an ADA Leadership Network Trainer.
John Robinson, CEO
Rick Rodgers, President & CEO
The Resource Network helps people and organizations conceive and develop world-class business and information sharing initiatives by identifying and aligning critical relationships both inside and outside an enterprise. We connect internal and external resources in innovative ways that create a multiplier effect. Our services include information integration, access optimization, business development, business intelligence, market research, sales and shared resource ventures with the use of our proprietary cloud based Resource Integration Tools. We are a certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) based in the Washington DC area with an international reach and expertise. Our focus is building bridges to create access, opportunity and benefit so that all may win.
To learn more visit www.resnet.org or contact President/CEO Rick Rodgers via email rick.rodgers@resnet.org, phone +1 (703) 506-0203 or LinkedIn. (Digital Business Card)
Ruh Global
Darla Wilkerson, CEO
Center for Disability Inclusion is a national organization that helps advance disability inclusion in the workplace and marketplace. We are your trusted resource for workplace solutions that:
EDUCATE the business community on proven strategies to advance disability inclusion in the workplace and marketplace. CULTIVATE relationships between business, community, academic,
and strategic partners to advance disability inclusion. ELEVATE inclusive practices and thought leaders so businesses become employers of choice for people with disabilities. Our business partners gain access to consultation, training, tools, and resources that elevate disability inclusion in the workplace and enhance their outreach, recruitment, hiring and retention. The Seal of Accomplishment in Leader for Disability Inclusion is a highly sought after recognition. Business partners choose to work a “Disability Inclusion Process” designed by CDI to promote high standards of achievement in processes that lead to exceptional disability inclusion practices.
To learn more visit Center for Disability Inclusion or contact CEO Darla Wilkerson at dwilkerson@centerfordisabilityinclusion.org
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