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July Pride

Celebrating National Disability Pride Month - AbleGamers Found on Google from ablegamers.org

Throughout the month of July we will be highlighting what each color of the Disability Pride flag represents.
GREEN represents sensory disabilities including, deafness, blindness, lack of smell, lack of taste, audio processing disorder, and more.

Did you know...
The Disability Pride flag was created in 2019 by Ann Magill, an artist with cerebral palsy? The current flag is a revised version, since Ann Magill’s original design had the stripes zigzag to represent how people with disabilities must maneuver around all the barriers faced daily, but the color shades weren’t accommodating to people with visual impairments and the zigzag of the stripes triggered migraines and seizures for some. So Magill redesigned the flag with softer colors that also accommodate people with red-green colorblindness, and linear diagonal stripes.

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Throughout the month, you may see this pastel rainbow flag, but what does it mean?

Here’s what each color represents:

🌈Red represents physical disabilities
🌈Gold stands for neurodivergence
🌈White is for invisible disabilities or undiagnosed disabilities
🌈Blue represents emotional and psychiatric disabilities
🌈Green symbolizes sensory disabilities

Explore new opportunities for you to advocate for a more diverse and inclusive community and workplace by visiting: https://apse.org

JAN offers resources to help facilitate the process for workers who have mental health conditions, like anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and major depression. “A to Z: Mental Health Conditions” is a good place to start. https://AskJAN.org/disabilities/Mental-Health-Conditions.cfm

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Have you ever heard of Employment First?

It's a concept that's all about making sure people with disabilities have the opportunity to work in regular jobs, just like everyone else. It means that employment, in the general workforce, should be the first choice for individuals with disabilities who are getting help from publicly funded systems. Because let's face it, everyone deserves the chance to find meaningful employment and earn real wages, right?

If you're curious to learn more about Employment First and why it's so important, check out this link: https://apse.org/about-2/employment-first-copy/ 📚✨

Please come check out some beautiful paintings, cards and great sales!

Beach within Reach

Vineyard Lacks Accessible Beaches, New Study Finds A new report found that Island beaches are not fully accessible, prompting officials to consider ways to make it easier for people to enjoy the Vineyard’s coastline.

Island Employment Services and our STEP program will be at the MVRHS job fair today to educate students and employers on our services!

Just a reminder that today is the SPRING JOB FAIR!
Sophomores - first flex
Freshmen - second flex
Juniors & Seniors H Block!

Summer jobs - find them here!
Career opportunities - find them here!

Over 50 Island employers on hand to talk with!

Raffles, swag and more!

These are great ideas for a disability-inclusive Easter. Enjoy and happy hunting!

Disability Inclusive Easter Easter! In some schools, preschools, or classrooms, Easter Hat Parades and Egg Hunts are happening. Especially with younger classes. In case, here are some tips on making the season inclusive.

https://elevateddiversity.com/disability-inclusion-its-significance-and-impact-on-businesses/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5ImwBhBtEiwAFHDZx3rrGOv_LbEDxQtNiTgB6J0sni59jYDFpI0YdhX9V9OFniv1ZFnOPhoCz4QQAvD_BwE

Disability Inclusion – Its Significance and Impact on Businesses - Elevated Diversity While attention has been given to gender and racial diversity, disability inclusion remains an often-overlooked area that deserves equal consideration.

Way to go Tucker! 👏📸

Our second MA-APSE Highlighted presentation for the National APSE conference comes from Paula and Tucker Collins.

Tucker Collins, Fan Photographer from the Worcester Red Sox and his Mom, Paula Collins, AVP Employment for WORK Inc and MA APSE Board member will be presenting “My view of the world: Tucker’s Story. This high energy team will share how they took Tucker’s vision all the way to the minor leagues, how to find those dream jobs, and the value of work beyond a paycheck. Come support Tucker’s first presentation on a national stage.

As an individual with a disability, where can I find basic information about my rights in the workplace? For answers to commonly asked ADA and process questions, read the "FAQ: Basic ADA and Accommodation Process Questions." https://AskJAN.org/guides/FAQ-Basic-ADA-and-Accommodation-Process-Questions.cfm

Check out this featured story of Tucker, and his passion for photography. Some of us here at IES can proudly say we know him personally! We hope you watch and are inspired!

Tucker Collins - Worcester Red Sox Photographer #NDEAM Tucker Collins is one of our talented photographers here at the Worcester Red Sox. See why everyone at the WooSox loves working with Tuck and how he positive...

We met some wonderful islanders while getting the word out and celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Big thanks to the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard for allowing us the opportunity and space.

Please feel free to contact us if you or someone you know is disabled and looking for employment on the island.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The month of October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The NDEAM observance was declared in 1988 by the United States Congress in efforts to raise awareness of disability employment needs and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities.

6 Ways to Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month at Work [2023 Update] Honor employees with disabilities with these six NDEAM celebratory ideas, inspired by Thrive, ADP's disabilities-focused business resource group.

📢 Did you know? 🤔

Companies are legally obligated to provide sign language interpreters for employees, customers, and anyone associated with their business who needs it for effective communication. The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures this important accommodation! ️

If you or someone you know needs help finding employment and also has a disability, you are not alone and we are here for you. Please feel free to contact us here at Martha's Vineyard Community Services and let's get to work!

Employment opportunities for people with disabilities Hire Me SC event was held today to help folks with disabilities find jobs.

This is such an incredible adventure and we are so excited to follow him on his journey. Go Adam!!!!

It's going to be a great time at the Edgartown Public Library on July 13th to celebrate Disability Pride Month. Please come and check it out!