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The City of Madison Disability Resource Group (DRG) is an inclusive space that celebrates diversity and creates an opportunity to discuss issues and challenges facing Disabled staff/staff with disabilities. The DRG provides a great opportunity to build community, create an inclusive, innovative, and leading workforce and provide a better understanding of diverse abilities within the City of Madison.

The Disability Resource Group is a voluntary, employee-led affinity group seeking to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace aligned with the City’s mission and values. To be a member of this group, one can be Disabled/a person with a disability themselves or an ally that wishes to support the group’s efforts. This is a City sponsored affinity group and staff are welcome to attend during work hours.

2024 DRG Meetings

Disability Resource Group members are open to staff with disabilities and staff exploring a disability identity. 

Upcoming Meeting Dates

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 pm -- Special invitation to LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group members!

Thursday, September 19, 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Thursday, December 19, 2024, 11:00 – 12:00 pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://cityofmadison.zoom.us/j/84785397344?pwd=WGYrT045TXp2b0hyZjFram12dlRWUT09 
Meeting ID: 847 8539 7344
Passcode: 878885

2024 Events - Open to All Staff & Members of the Public

Assistive Technology in the Workplace

Join us for a hybrid panel. In-person attendees will have and an opportunity to try assistive technology devices following the panel.

When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, 11:00 – 1:00 pm

Where: Hybrid/In-person – City County Building, Room 507A

"Crip Camp" Film Screening and Discussion

About the Film: On the heels of Woodstock, a group of teen campers are inspired to join the fight for disability civil rights. This spirited look at grassroots activism is executive produced by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

When: Thursday, July 18, 2024, 11:00 – 2:00 pm

Where: In-person – City County Building, Room 507A

Bottom Dollars Film Screening and Discussion

About the Film: Almost 250,000 Americans with disabilities are paid below the minimum wage. Bottom Dollars exposes this exploitative system and offers solutions to end segregation and discrimination against workers with disabilities.

When: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 11:00 – 1:00 pm

Where: In-person – City County Building, Room 507A

Disability Resource Group events are sponsored by the Department of Civil Rights. If you have access needs for meetings or events, contact RHoyt@cityofmadison.com. 

Contact Information:

For more information or to join the DRG@cityofmadison.com email group, contact the DRG co-leads: 

Rebecca Hoyt – Disability Rights and Services Specialist, Department of Civil Rights at RHoyt@cityofmadisoon.com

Victoria Larson - Occupational Accommodations Coordinator – Human Resources at VLarson@cityofmadison.com

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