The IDEA Office has brought many changes to the Lab in the past three years. In this conversation with IDEA Program Manager Kelly Perce, part of a series on 2023 changes at the Lab, Kelly discusses new ways to put IDEA principles into action, the return of some favorites from last year, and how the […]
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IDEA Speaker Series
The IDEA Speaker Series is a collaboration between the IDEA Office and our 9 employee resource groups (ERGs), and our purpose is to bring a diverse array of speakers to Berkeley Lab who have deep expertise in issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, often specifically in the workplace and in STEM, and particularly to […]
Meet EBI Intern Lauren McCaffrey
Meet Lauren McCaffrey, Talent Outreach Intern and active participant in East Bay Innovations’ Supported Employment Program. She shares her inspirational and personal story on how she lives and thrives with a disability. Read her full story here.
Universal Design: How to Create an Accessible World
The disability rights movement gave us universal design—the concept that accommodation for one group will help everyone. Examples in everyday life include curb cuts, ramps, automatic doors, and closed captions. Check out this infographic and tell us what designs you want to see in the future.
Celebrate the ADA with Viewing Party of Film ‘Crip Camp’
Celebrate the ADA with Viewing Party of Film ‘Crip Camp’ Celebrate the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a joint viewing of the Oscar-nominated film “Crip Camp” on July 26 at 6 p.m. This documentary frames the history of disability rights around memories of a freewheeling and formative summer camp for disabled […]
Health Services Upgrades to Electronic Occupational Health Portal
The Lab’s new tool, clinic.lbl.gov, is an efficient method to communicate with Health Services. It is also a repository for testing results and provides links to information about FMLA and disability leave, illness, and other health topics.
The Next 90: All Access Past, Present & Future
Celebrate the Past: All Access Since its founding in 2015, the All Access Employee Resource Group represents members of the disability community and their allies. All Access seeks to advance inclusion and equality for everyone in the Berkeley Lab community. Experience the Present: All Access All Access advocates for a more accessible laboratory […]
Be Well at Work Spring 2021 Parenting Workshops
Be Well at Work has a series of spring workshops for parents. Please be sure to register in advance to receive the Zoom link. Self Care for Caregivers of Children and Teenagers – Thursday, Feb. 11th, noon – 1 pm Working from home and managing everyone’s schedules has created unprecedented stress for those caring for […]
Three Questions for the All Access Co-Chairs
This October is the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To celebrate, All Access ERG co-chairs Misha Gonzalez and Emalynn Robinson share the benefits of an inclusive workplace and their vision for Berkeley Lab. What is the purpose of the All Access ERG, and why might I want to get involved? Misha: […]
Three Questions for the All Access Executive Sponsors
This October is the 75th observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). To celebrate, Executive Sponsors of the All Access Employee Resource Group – David L. Brown and Helen Cademartori – share what NDEAM means to them and how Berkeley Lab has become more accessible over the years. What does NDEAM mean to you? […]
