Breaking Barriers: Angela Calzone on Empowering Individuals with Disabilities
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In this episode of Conversations Ignite, we sit down with Angela Calzone, President and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual, developmental, and mental health disabilities to reach their full potential—especially in the workplace.
Angela shares how her personal journey, inspired by her daughter with special needs, led her to transition from the for-profit sector to nonprofit leadership, applying her business expertise to create meaningful impact. She discusses common misconceptions surrounding hiring individuals with disabilities, emphasizing their loyalty, reliability, and enthusiasm as valuable assets to businesses.
The conversation explores the vital role of inclusive language, how Inroads to Opportunities provides training and support to ensure workplace success, and why shifting perspectives can break down stigmas.
To learn more about Inroads to Opportunities and their mission please visit https://www.inroadsto.org/
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