2026 Disability Inclusion Summit
Pre-Summit Master Class
Effective Practice of Psychological Safety for People with Disabilities at Work
September 23, 2026
12:00-4:00pm
Kansas City Location TBD
In-person attendance only. Lunch included.
Receive 10% discount when in-person tickets for Master Class and Summit are purchased together.
Christa Martin
True Account, LLC
About Our Presenter
Christa Martin, MRC, CRC is the owner of True Account LLC, providing specialized vocational rehabilitation counseling, training, and consultation services with a strong focus on ethics. She is a Subject Matter Expert for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, a member of the National ADA Trainer Leadership Network, and a forensic vocational expert witness for the Social Security Administration. Christa is widely recognized as a national leader in advancing intentional accessibility and disability inclusion beyond the workplace.
An award-winning educator and sought-after public speaker, Christa delivers high-impact, customized in-person and virtual trainings nationwide. Known as “The Queen of Ethics” and for her infectious energy, she brings clarity, passion, and practicality to every engagement. Guided by her commitment to service and leadership within the disability community, Christa has held roles across higher education, vocational rehabilitation, nonprofit workforce initiatives, and national disability employment programs. She is a co-founder of multiple workforce coalitions and currently serves on several state and national boards advancing vocational rehabilitation and employment outcomes.
Ticket Prices
Master Class Only
CDI Partner = $175
Non-Partner = $275
Early Bird Ticket Bundle – Summit + Master Class
Through June 30, 2026
CDI Partner = $518
Non-Partner = $608
Regular Ticket Bundle – Summit + Master Class
CDI Partner = $563
Non-Partner = $653
What is psychological safety in the workplace, and why does it matter?
People with disabilities report significantly lower levels of psychological safety at work than their non-disabled coworkers. That means they’re more likely to fear negative consequences for simply sharing their ideas, concerns, or values.
This half-day, interactive workshop explores why that matters—and how to change it.
You’ll leave the Master Class with:
A clear understanding of what psychological safety is, why it matters to business performance, and how it shows up (or doesn’t) in day-to-day workplace culture
Insight into early warning signs and risks when psychological safety is lacking—especially for employees with disabilities
Practical strategies to help increase psychological safety on your team, improve culture, and support the recruitment, retention, and advancement of people with disabilities
We’ll also engage in a reflective, experiential Talking Circle, guided discussion, and an independent gratitude activity—leaving attendees with both actionable next steps and a meaningful, memorable experience.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will:
- Understand what psychological safety is and what it is in reference to the workplace
- Learn why psychological safety in employment is critical for businesses and organizational culture
- Know how to recognize warning signs of low psychological safety at work and what actions can be taken to improve it