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Lunch 'N Learn: January 14, 2026 Guest Speaker: Rachel Shaw - Topic: Beyond Compliance: Expectations and Opportunities for Your Disabled Workforce
January 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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City Hall Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St
Ventura, CA 93001
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In this dynamic session, we will explore the key trends shaping today’s disability compliance landscape and the challenges that organizations and individuals are facing in response. From rapidly evolving technologies to significant political shifts, we’ll discuss how you can continue doing the important work that the disabled workforce relies on.
We’ll cover reasonable accommodation options that are effective and truly work for employees. You’ll learn how to implement these strategies in your workplace to help employees remain productive while receiving the accommodations they need.
Together, we’ll collaborate and brainstorm actionable strategies to address today’s most pressing disability compliance issues. Whether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of emerging trends or practical advice for overcoming specific challenges, you’ll leave with valuable insights and real-world takeaways.
Rachel Shaw is the founder of Shaw HR Consulting and Rachel Shaw Inc. She is known nationally as the authority on how to manage the ADA Disability Interactive Process. Her trainings are informative, dynamic and packed with real-life practical solutions. She has published hundreds of articles and is author of the industry best-selling and award-winning book, “The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated.”
Rachel served as the Director of HR for the City of Oxnard and HR Director for the Montebello Unified School District. She is a graduate of Brown University and holds an MBA from Colorado State University.
