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Disability:IN Southern California
We are connected to the Disability:IN Global empowering 300 leading companies to achieve DE&I. When a corporate partner becomes a sponsor at the global level, they also have local resources though Disability:IN SoCal, gaining access to our best-in-class programming to help diversify their business and stay competitive. Learn how to Celebrate Disability in the Workplace. We in Disability:IN Southern California discussions ways to talk about how disability is the missing piece in the global conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion. The South California assists in local support, in workplace training and awareness.
Membership
Membership of the Affiliate for Organizations
The Affiliate is supported by organizations that have status as either Affiliate Members or Affiliate Partners based upon the makeup of their organization pursuant to the requirements listed herein for each status.
Affiliate Member Definition and Requirements: An Affiliate Member organization is defined as an organization that is for profit as either a corporation or an LLC. Requirements for joining as an Affiliate Member are as follows:
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Sign and agree to the terms of the Disability:IN Southern California Affiliate Letter of Intent
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Pay annual dues pursuant to the signed agreement
See Disability:IN Southern California Affiliate Letter of Intent in Appendix A.
Affiliate Partner Definition and Requirements: An Affiliate Partner organization is defined as an organization that is not for profit or non-service providing as a corporation with a current tax exempt status. Requirements for joining as an Affiliate Partner are as follows:
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Sign and agree to the terms of the Disability:IN Southern California Partnership Agreement
See Disability:IN Southern California Partnership Agreement in Appendix B.
Member Expectations: The minimum expected behaviors and responsibilities of the Affiliate Members and Affiliate Partners are outlined within the written agreements in Appendix A and B. These agreements and any written deviations act as an official extension of these Bylaws. Active membership status is unlimited in time but evaluated annually against these agreements and expectations.
Termination of Membership: Disability:IN Southern California reserves the right to terminate membership if behavior warrants or any of the membership requirements are not met. Disability:IN Southern California also reserves the right to terminate membership for behavior unbecoming of a member organization that does not align with the mission and values of Disability:IN Southern California.
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