Join us for a conversation with Montreece Hardy, Founder, All Write With M.E., LLC. Montreece was diagnosed as legally blind in 2019 and noticed a dramatic shift in her experiences at work. It was as if managers changed their expectations and colleagues pulled away. Too often, employees navigating the workplace with disabilities find themselves in an environment where people either distance themselves because of discomfort with the disability or lower their expectations because of the persistent myth that people with disabilities are less competent. They may also find themselves navigating around or developing coping strategies to overcome systemic barriers because of insufficient, or lack of, appropriate accommodations.
For organizations working on culture change strategies to foster inclusion and belonging, recognizing disabilities is a critical dimension of identity that should be part of those efforts. That starts with getting comfortable talking about disability, raising awareness of the spectrum of disability, and understanding accommodations. Montreece will be sharing her experiences as a context for the conversation. Her journey taught her the importance of self-advocacy, agency, empathy, and education. By developing a deeper understanding of the complexities, nuances, and challenges of navigating disability in the workplace, organizations can develop strategies to foster inclusion and belonging for their colleagues with disabilities. We hope you join the conversation!
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the spectrum of disability
- Identify the requirements for providing accommodations
- Name ideas for incorporating disability in DEI strategies
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA, CDE®
Etienne Consulting
Human-Centered Leadership Consultant | Speaker | Trainer
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(301) 778-5510
Jina Etienne, CPA, CGMA is a speaker, storyteller, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations unlock the power of authenticity, trust, and connection. With more than 30 years of experience in the accounting profession and business leadership, she brings a unique, deeply human approach to leadership development and culture-building.
Her work focuses on the intersection of leadership, belonging, and emotional intelligence, equipping people with the awareness and tools to lead with clarity, empathy, and intention. Known for blending professional insight with personal storytelling, Jina makes complex ideas accessible and relatable. She helps professionals at all levels show up more fully as themselves—both in their work and in their lives.
Montreece Hardy
All Write With M.E., LLC
Inclusion and Belonging Advocate
[email protected]
Montreece is an expert in developing effective written and verbal communication related to Disability and Accessibility, workplace accommodations, and web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and compliance. She provides training through webinars, open discussions, and one-on-one coaching to leaders across all industries. Her clients include small and medium-sized businesses, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Montreece is dedicated to promoting empathy, inclusivity, belonging, and accessibility in the future of work by encouraging leadership and allyship at all levels using evidence-based measurements for success.
Montreece Payton-Hardy is a professional with diverse skills and experience. As a certified DEIA Partner with Diversity Crew, certified Faith-Based Mental Health Facilitator and Speaker, and recent graduate of the American Foundation for the Blind's Blind Leaders Development Fellowship, she has over a decade of experience in people-centered consulting and business operations. She has also provided customized forms and documents, standard operating procedures (SOPs), written communication, and event planning services to various small businesses.
Montreece is deeply passionate about learning. She is a mother of two exceptional Gen-Alpha future leaders. She strives to create unique opportunities for her children and encourages them to become agents of change and advocacy from a young age. When she is not spending time with her family or pursuing her D&IA work, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling, and skydiving.
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