This is an edited version of my notes for a 30 minute talk I gave at AlterConf on May 6, 2017. AlterConf is a terrific conference focused on inclusivity in tech and gaming. If inclusivity interests you, you will enjoy this conference! Everyone has a story Hello everyone! My name is Brendan Gramer and…

Diversify your company’s approach to initiating first contact with Deaf job candidates — Companies with diverse and inclusive cultures should have multiple ways to make first contact with a job candidate regardless of whether they have a disability or not. Having a diverse approach to recruiting and screening allows your company to be flexible and quickly adapt to a candidate’s needs. …

Today’s world is becoming more inclusive every day. Research has shown that companies benefit greatly from a diverse approach to hiring and cultivating an inclusive culture of many types including the Deaf community. …