Calendar of Events

TAHRA is proud to sponsor a charitable event benefiting Oklahomans with disabilities and Oklahoma employers by offering practical strategies for successfully employing people with disabilities in compliance with disability employment laws.

25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Training Topics

What is a "disability" under the law?

Amber Hurst | Hammons, Gowens & Hurst

How to make lawful medical inquiries and exams

Elaine Turner | Hall Estill

What are "reasonable job accommodations"?

Tim Carney | Magellan Midstream Partners, LLP

The interactive accommodation process for a person with a mental impairment

Mary Snyder | Crowe & Dunlevy

The interactive accommodation process for a person with a physical impairment

Charlie Plumb & Courtney Bru | McAfee Taft

How ODRS and other agencies can help with accommodation options

Rick Olderbak | Dep't of Rehabilitation Services

What are "direct threats" and "undue burdens"?

Bill Wells | Wells Law Firm

Benefits of the Conference

Approved for 8 hours of FREE MCLE credit for attorneys

Approximately 6 hours of HRCI/SHRM credit for HR professionals (pending approval)

For more information and to register for the Conference click here.

Seating at OKC Metro Tech is limited. Reserve your seat or register to receive online learning credit.

Keith Boyd Awards

Nominate an employer, employee or entrepreneur for the inaugural Keith Boyd Awards. Nomination deadline is Aug. 7, 2015 at 5 p.m. 

Click here for nomination form.

Keith Boyd Employer Award

The  Keith  Boyd  Employer Award will pay tribute to one exemplary Oklahoma employer who has improved oppurtunities for employees with disabilities through all stages of recruitment, retention, and advancement.

Consideration will be given to employers who showcase  an outstanding contribution to disability related awareness and reasonable accommodations within the workplace, as well as a commitment to workplace policies and practices that promote equality and full access for individuals with disabilities. 

Keith Boyd Employee Award

The  Keith  Boyd  Employee Award will recognize one disabled Oklahoman who exhibits initiative, talent, and determination in their  employment.

Consideration will be given to employees who make remarkable  contributions to their workplace by way of their talents, skills, and accomplishments. 

Keith Boyd Entrepreneur Award

The Keith Boyd Entrepreneur Award will honor one disabled Oklahoman  entrepreneur who  has developed a successful business despite the hurdles associated with their disability.

Consideration will be given to entrepreneurs who exemplify passion, dedication, and creativity in their business.