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Wednesday, October 30th
Job Supervisors with Disabilities Can Boost Productivity, New Research Shows Some large companies, such as Walgreens, Wells Fargo, and Proctor & Gamble, are successfully integrating people with disabilities into their labor forces. But other employers are not doing as good a job. One potential solution is to employ more managers with disabilities.

https://www.dcreport.org/2024/09/02/job-supervisors-with-disabilities-can-boost-productivity-new-research-shows/

Job Supervisors With Disabilities Can Boost Productivity, New Research Shows Employing managers with disabilities can boost productivity and inclusivity in workplaces by fostering understanding.

Tuesday, October 29th
Tech Tips The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity has some great Tech Tips.

https://dyslexia.yale.edu/resources/tools-technology/tech-tips/

Tech Tips - Yale Dyslexia Tech Tips Word Processor Word Processors Another huge piece of technology we began to use this year is word processors with text … Read More

Wednesday, October 23rd
ChatGPT shown to overlook job applicants with disability Do you believe recruiters should rely on artificial intelligence to determine the best candidate? Employers have warmed to disability inclusion in the workplace, but the rising use of AI screening has some researchers worried about discrimination. https://www.disabilitysupportguide.com.au/talking-disability/chatgpt-shown-to-overlook-job-applicants-with-disability

ChatGPT shown to overlook job applicants with disability | Disability Support Guide Employers have warmed to disability inclusion in the workplace, but the rising use of AI screening has some researchers...

Tuesday, October 22nd
Mindfulness can improve living with a disability Check out this study to see how mindfulness can improve living with a disability for people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

https://theconversation.com/mindfulness-can-improve-living-with-a-disability-51990

Mindfulness can improve living with a disability A recent review of studies has shown that mindfulness meditation helps people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder reduce their mental and physical problems.

Wednesday, October 16th
Helping Workers with Disabilities Get Ahead Through Good Jobs: A Toolkit of Practical Strategies This U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) toolkit provides strategies and best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and advance workers with disabilities in good jobs in construction, manufacturing, and clean energy. This document can be used by many different groups but is primarily intended for public and private employers working to build equitable pathways to good jobs for people with disabilities in these industries.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/good_jobs/toolkit

Helping Workers with Disabilities Get Ahead Through Good Jobs: A Toolkit of Practical Strategies 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.

Tuesday, October 15th
Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority Helping youth prepare to take charge of their healthcare decisions as an adult (age of majority) is important. Check out this resource from the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CIPR)

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/aom-series-healthcare/

Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority - Center for Parent Information and Resources Getting Ready for Healthcare at the Age of Majority This resource is part of the series Getting Ready for When Your Teen Reaches the Age of Majority: A Parent’s Guide. When young people with disabilities reach the “age of majority,” they gain the right to manage their own affairs, including ch...

Wednesday, October 9th
Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights In this article you will find questions and answers that briefly explain legal rights, which are provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). You may also have additional rights under other laws not discussed here, such as the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and various medical insurance laws.

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/depression-ptsd-other-mental-health-conditions-workplace-your-legal-rights

Depression, PTSD, & Other Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights If you have depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or another mental health condition, you are protected against discrimination and harassment at work because of your condition, you have workplace privacy rights, and you may have a legal right to get reasonable accommodations that can he...

Tuesday, October 8th
Embracing Dignity of Risk in Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs In this publication from Think College, presenters discussed the access to Dignity of Risk that students with intellectual disability should have when in college.

https://thinkcollege.net/resource/campus-life/embracing-dignity-of-risk-in-inclusive-postsecondary-education-programs

Embracing Dignity of Risk in Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs This recorded presentation is a great resource for anyone considering issues of risk and safety on a college campus, particularly for those students living on campus. The presenters include a very helpful "hyperdoc" with links to over a dozen related resources.

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Wednesday, October 2nd
Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not to Limit Services to In-State Options New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration details how vocational rehabilitation agencies should respond to requests for out-of-state services. https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2024/08/27/feds-tell-voc-rehab-agencies-not-to-limit-services-to-in-state-options/31027/

Feds Tell Voc Rehab Agencies Not To Limit Services To In-State Options Vocational rehabilitation should pay for out-of-state services including postsecondary programs for those with autism or intellectual disabilities if similar options cannot be found within their borders.

Tuesday, October 1st
JAN Role-Play Training Series: Interview Challenges Check out this role-play video showing the difference between an unprepared interview and one with accommodations in place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM5EmNX9T2I&t=244s

JAN Role-Play Training Series: Interview Challenges This roleplay video is part of the JAN Workplace Accommodation Toolkit at http://AskJAN.org/toolkit. The situation demonstrated in this video is interviewing...

Workforce Wednesday, 9/25
Disability advocates fight for their right to join the workforce- Life as a disabled person in an inaccessible world can be difficult, especially in the workforce. ABC News follows two disability advocates working for change and navigating life in Chicago. https://abcnews.go.com/US/disability-advocates-fight-join-workforce/story?id=111745021

Disability advocates fight for their right to join the workforce Life as a disabled person in an inaccessible world can be difficult, especially in the workforce.

Transition Tuesday, 9/24
This presentation, “Embracing Dignity of Risk in Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs” from the ThinkCollege website discussed the access to Dignity of Risk that students with intellectual disability should have when in college. https://thinkcollege.net/resource/campus-life/embracing-dignity-of-risk-in-inclusive-postsecondary-education-programs

Embracing Dignity of Risk in Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs This recorded presentation is a great resource for anyone considering issues of risk and safety on a college campus, particularly for those students living on campus. The presenters include a very helpful "hyperdoc" with links to over a dozen related resources.

Workforce Wednesday, 9/18
Check out this article, “Creating A Positive Environment for Reasonable Accommodations Requests”! Individuals with disabilities who are returning to work through Social Security’s Ticket to Work (TTW) Program can help companies bridge these shortfalls. Hiring and retaining workers with disabilities who have demonstrated talent and professionalism can create a more inclusive, productive and engaged workforce that is beneficial to the company, the individual, and all employees. https://www.forbes.com/sites/dianewiniarski/2024/07/08/creating-a-positive-environment-for-reasonable-accommodations-requests/

Creating A Positive Environment For Reasonable Accommodations Requests Create an inclusive environment by fostering open communication about accommodation needs, complying with ADA, and providing reasonable adjustments to support employees with disabilities.

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Transition Tuesday, 9/17
“Removing Barriers to Full Campus Participation” from ThinkCollege. Here are some examples of students with intellectual disability who have worked with their college or university to remove participation barriers on campus. https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/removing-barriers-to-full-campus-participation

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2024-10-16 Inclusive Leadership Planning for Progress.pdf

Workforce Wednesday, 9/11
“Make Your Hiring Process More Inclusive of Disabled Employees” article from Harvard Business Review. Despite recent employment gains for disabled employees in the U.S., hiring remains a challenge; disabled candidates risk facing bias and are thus understandably wary of sharing their experiences and needs with prospective employers. How can you build trust and a more welcoming environment for disabled job candidates? https://hbr.org/tip/2024/07/improve-your-hiring-process-for-disabled-employees

Make Your Hiring Process More Inclusive of Disabled Employees Despite recent employment gains for disabled employees in the U.S., hiring remains a challenge; disabled candidates risk facing bias and are thus understandably wary of sharing their experiences and needs with prospective employers. How can you build trust and a more welcoming environment for disabl...

Transition Tuesday, 9/10
“Including Students with ID in College Classes” video shares the perspectives of college professors who have included students with intellectual disability in college classes https://thinkcollege.net/resource/inclusive-academics/including-students-with-id-in-college-classes-video-0

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Including Students with ID in College Classes (video) This brief (2 minute) video shares the perspectives of college professors who have included students with intellectual disability in college classes.

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September Issue of Link Lines

Link Lines View as Webpage Educators of students with disabilities are familiar with the term specially designed instruction (SDI), defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) as “adapting,