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Opportunity & Access

Beyond Binary: Embracing Intersectional Identities in the Workplace

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Location: 120 A

    Presenter(s)

  • FN

    Felicia Nurmsen

    Managing Director, Workforce Solutions
    National Organization on Disability
    New York, New York, United States

  • Melissa Bradley (she/her/hers)

    Director, Jones Center for Career Preparation
    Beacon College
    Leesburg, Florida, United States

Explore intersectional inclusion with Out Leadership, focusing on nonbinary individuals with disabilities. Learn about unique challenges, effective DEI strategies, and Out Leadership’s work with NOD to advance inclusive policies. Gain practical tools to build respectful, diverse workplaces

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduction to Intersectional Identities Overview of nonbinary and disabled identities, including statistics and societal challenges. Brief introduction to the NOD and Out Leadership and their research on LGBTQ+ disabiity inclusion
  • Challenges at the Crossroads: Nonbinary and Disabled Insights into the unique barriers faced by nonbinary individuals with disabilities How traditional DEI approaches miss the needs of those with intersecting identities.
  • Partnering for Progress How the NOD with Out Leadership advocates for inclusive workplace policies that address intersectional needs. Practical steps for creating an inclusive, respectful environment