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Even though we’ve made strides in labor rights over the years, many disabled workers in the U.S. are still caught in an unfair system. Outdated policies, like subminimum wage laws and restrictive social security programs, keep many disabled folks stuck in poverty, unable to achieve economic independence. But, there is a business case to be made for ethical practices and ending this ableist legacy of exploitation, according to this article from Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/91210969/some-workers-are-still-being-paid-far-less-than-minimum-wage #WorkplaceWednesday #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityRights

#TransitionTuesday... As you grow, taking responsibility for your health and health care becomes more important. Being proactive about your health is a big step toward independence. Check out the Health Care Transition Quiz on Got Transition to see how prepared you are: https://www.gottransition.org/youth-and-young-adults/hct-quiz.cfm #BeInformed #WellBeing #YouthEmpowerment #YouthAdvocate

“The capacity to learn is a gift. The ability to learn is a skill. The willingness to learn is a choice.” - Brian Herbert Learn more about the NJ Family Engagement Hub and how we're supporting student success: www.njfehub.org #FamilyEngagementFriday #StudentSuccess #FamilyEngagement

Check out the SPAN YouTube playlist, "Amplify Advocacy," where youth and young adults with disabilities share their stories of self-advocacy in school, work, and social settings. In this episode, meet Nick Carpenter, a young adult with an autism diagnosis and over 15 years of advocacy experience. He uses his experiences to mentor transition-age youth with disabilities while working with KY-SPIN, a Parent Center based in his home state of Kentucky. Visit our Linktree on Instagram and click "Amplify Advocacy" to watch the full video or hear from other self-advocates. You can also find it directly here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGXju3IK5UOUBG3sB6nMkAQyLreaw7CRI&si=uRwdGrg5vrB85aFS #YouthBlog #YouthOrganization #YouthChat #YouthEmpowerment #YouthProjects #ExpressYourself #YouthEngagement #YouthAdvocate

ADA doesn’t require candidates to disclose disabilities in interviews, EEOC reminds employers. Employers run afoul of federal law when they fire someone for not disclosing a disability during a job interview or for waiting until after they were hired to ask for an accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission warned in a May 21 lawsuit. https://www.hrdive.com/news/employer-fired-new-hire-for-not-disclosing-vision-impairment-eeoc/717170/ #WorkforceWednesday #@RAISECenter #RAISE #Transition

#TransitionTuesday: Have you seen The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity? They have some great Tech Tips like educational apps and assistive software: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/tools-technology/tech-tips/ #DyslexiaAwareness #EducationForAll #SpecialNeeds #LearningDisabilities #SpecialEducation

#MilestoneMonday: Children learn new skills by watching and interacting with other children during everyday activities. By paying close attention and responding to what children are doing while playing and interacting together, you can support and enhance their child-to-child interactions. Here’s a guide from the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA): https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/decrp/PGF_INT7_playingfriends_2018.pdf #ActEarly #ChildDevelopment #YouthDevelopment #BeInformed #LearningResources

Explore our latest blog post, "Facing Change," where you'll find simple techniques to uplift your mood and manage daily challenges. ***El blog está disponible en español tras suscribirse Subscribe to the SPAN Youth Hub at https://thespanyouthhub.blogspot.com/.

🍁October is Family Engagement Month! This month, we're celebrating the incredible power of 👪family engagement! Let's work together to build stronger 🏫school communities and support our 👩‍🎓students' success. Share your stories, tips, and experiences with us because when families are engaged, students thrive. Let's make this month a testament to the positive impact of family involvement! Learn more about the NJ Family Engagement Hub at www.njfehub.org #FamilyEngagement #OctoberFocus #StrongerTogether #StudentSuccess #NJFEHUB #FamilyEngagementFriday

Disability:IN, an organization that advocates for disability inclusion in business, announced the launch of a new career accelerator. The Early Career Talent Accelerator is a 12-week development program that seems to help disabled professionals grow within their current companies. The cohort includes 25 employees from 23 participating employers. All participants were nominated by their employers or supervisors. https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2024/05/01/disability-in-launches-new-career-accelerator-program-for-disabled-professionals #WorkforceWednesday @RAISECenter #Transition

#TransitionTuesday: Mindfulness, a meditative practice focusing on attention and awareness training, has been shown to have positive effects on mental and physical wellbeing. A recent review of studies has also shown that mindfulness meditation helps people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder ease mental and physical issues. Check out this study to see how mindfulness can improve living with a disability: https://bit.ly/3Nu1cda #MentalHealthMatters #HealthTips #HealthyLifestyle #MentalHealthTips #WellBeing

#MilestoneMonday: Parents learn about their children’s strengths by observing their interests and what they do when participating in everyday activities. This practice guide describes several ways you can gather information about the things your child likes to do and is able to do: https://ectacenter.org/~pdfs/decrp/PGF_ASM5_seeingstrengths_2018.pdf. #ActEarly #BeInformed #Education #Learning #ChildDevelopment