Diversity Equity and Inclusion
2026 DE&I Coffee and Conversations Calls - Open to one and all!
Coffee & Conversations, hosted by the SHRM Virginia and DC, is a monthly series designed to foster dialogue and collaboration across various organizations. Generally hosted on the fourth Friday of each month, these sessions provide a valuable opportunity for participants of all levels and backgrounds to gather, share experiences, and engage in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion in a welcoming, open environment.
SHRM Virginia and DC Coffee and Conversations Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 815 1410 2113
Passcode: 717648
Add the 2026 meetings to your calendar! Click here!
| Friday | February 27 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | March 27 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | April 24 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | May 29 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | June 26 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | July 24 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | August 28 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | September 25 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | October 23 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
Questions? Please email Ashley McGlawn at DEI@HRVirginia.org. We hope to see you on our next call!
HR professionals should take a number of steps to prepare for the ADAAA, experts say. These steps include:
- Providing ADA training to supervisors and managers. Training should remind managers of their duty to accommodate not only employees with disabilities but also applicants with disabilities.
- Reviewing the interactive accommodation process. The informal discussion with employees about accommodations shouldn’t be stilted and should reflect an employer’s understanding of its need to be flexible, within reason and without sacrificing consistency. But the process shouldn’t be ad hoc either. It should be well documented and overseen by HR.
- Re-evaluating policies to make sure that they comply, especially in the application and interactive processes.
- Making sure that job descriptions accurately describe what employers believe are the essential functions of the position.
- Developing tools, forms, letters and processes to handle accommodation requests.
SHRM’s Express Request:
Available resources on the ADA ACT are available by visiting here and HR Hot Topics including Diversity are available by visiting here.
Additional Resources:
- Diverse Workforce Requires Balanced HR Leadership Learn More
- Why a diverse workplace matters Learn More
- Do You Need to Worry About Workforce Diversity Learn More
- The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace Learn More
DEI Resource List
This is a curated list of resources on the many aspects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). If you have suggestions for additional resources, we encourage you to contact us.
HR VA provides these resources as a curated list and is not responsible for the content.
