5 things you need to know this week

A weekly series designed to highlight events, benefits, perks, and items of interest for University of Miami faculty and staff.

Be prepared for a hurricane.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, at noon.
Hosted by the Office of Emergency Management, this interactive online training is appropriate for all levels of experience with hurricanes. Participants will learn the best practices to stay safe at home and at work. Employees enrolled in the Well ’Canes Incentives program may be eligible to earn points by attending this session. Register now

Learn how to create an inclusive workplace.
Thursday, Oct. 6, at 10 a.m.
Facilitated by Diane Adreon, division director of transition and adult programs for the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD), this virtual session will share expert insights and guidance regarding autism in the workplace and resources available through UM-NSU CARD. Sign up now.

Challenge your assumptions on disabilities.
Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 10 a.m.
Led by the Mailman Center for Childhood Development, this webinar discussion will be facilitated by Shelly Baer, director of leadership training initiatives; Jairo Arana, clinical program coordinator and graduate of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities self-advocate program; and Joanne Palenzuela, manager of social services. Together, they will share their insights and challenge assumptions and guide you through an engaging and thought-provoking discussion. Reserve your spot.

Discover accessibility features in tech. 
Thursday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m.
In the upcoming virtual Tech Talk, Microsoft experts will teach participants how to use Microsoft Office’s built-in accessibility tools to create inclusive and accessible content for people with vision, hearing, cognition, and mobility impairments. Register now.

Review complimentary admission compliance. 
24/7.
NCAA rules state that gifting or donating athletic game tickets to high school student-athletes is prohibited. The Athletics Department holds the sole right to provide complimentary admissions to University of Miami games. Read the full statement from the Athletics Compliance Office.

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