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Resources for job seekers and employees with disabilities. The Campaign for Disability Employment provides a list of helpful resources for job seekers and employees with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/e_Y6cxBG #TransitionTuesday

The Louisiana Supports Waiver (SW) program, empowers individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities by enhancing independence and quality of life with support coordination, employment opportunities, and habitation skills. To learn more about the eligibility criteria and the application process read the blog @ https://lnkd.in/d6hrueYe #LouisianaSupportsWaiver #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Independence #SupportCoordination #Empowerment

Did you know that there are valuable resources available to support individuals with disabilities in their transition to employment? Check out TransCen's resource page for FREE downloadable transition resources. 😁 https://loom.ly/Jp60Ahc #TransCen #DisabilityEmployment #EmploymentTransition #DisabilityInclusion

Is your company hiring people with disabilities? More people with disabilities are entering the workforce than ever. They have unique skills and needs just like any other employee. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s remember that with the right support, almost anything is possible! Learn more about #NDEAM and the importance of people with disabilities in the workforce: https://bit.ly/NDEAM2023

Closing out Disability Employment Awareness Month, we encourage any employers who may be on the fence about hiring people with disabilities to read the following article "What Every Employer Should Know About Hiring and Engaging People With Disabilities" https://bit.ly/3orpgo3 You will find: ✅ What is considered a disability in the workplace? ✅ Business benefits to hiring a person with a disability ✅ Tips on hiring and retaining people with disabilities Let's end the stigma and focus on a more inclusive, accessible and equitable workplace!

In this 50 minute discussion on disability employment from Maine Public Radio, the panelists discuss resources for people seeking employment opportunities, as well as services available for workers and employers and a new program in Maine that helps people with disabilities for their own business #disabilityemployment #employmentresources #maine

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Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. Learn more about employment with NYAP: nyap.org/careers

Check out this webinar, "Employment First: It's More than a Slogan" on December 13th, hosted by the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE). APSE is the only national organization dedicated exclusively to promoting the principles of full inclusion for people with disabilities in the workplace and community! *Session is approved for 1 CESP CE credit #EmploymentFirst #EmploymentForAll #DisabilityAwareness #PhilaOnTheJob [ID: White text on green background reads: APSE believes in Employment First. Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities] https://lnkd.in/e6P-QarX

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 As October is quickly coming to an end, we want to celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present. People with disabilities have long strengthened our economy. We applaud the Stars in our job skills training program. #fueledbypotential #disabilityawareness #disabilityinclusion #disabilitynolimits