Here is today's KCKDC Disability News message.? I hope you have a wonderful day.?
Martha
Martha K. Gabehart | Executive Director
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)
[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov
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Job Vacancy Announcements
Friday-Lay and Quaker Oats have new job vacancies listed on their website. Please feel free to share with others.?
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This message is from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) on Disability Inclusion
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In this Issue: Accessibility at Work and More! April 2023
EARN IN ACTION
Focusing on Accessibility at Work in April
EARN is sharing information and resources about workplace accessibility throughout the month.
Webinar on Mental Health in Skilled Trade and Industrial Occupations
EARN?s upcoming webinar will discuss strategies for supporting the mental health and well-being of workers in skilled trade and industrial occupations.
EARN at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Annual Convention
Last month, EARN representatives attended two events to share resources on workplace mental health with contracting and construction professionals.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) & Workplace Mental Health
EARN?s new research-to-practice brief, ?Impact of COVID-19 on Employee Mental Health and the Experiences of EAP Professionals,? highlights best practices for using EAPs to support employee mental health.
FEED Meeting Focuses on Section 508 Updates
Presenters at this month?s Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability (FEED) meeting included representatives from the General Services Administration, the U.S. Access Board, the Federal Aviation Administration, and EY (a global product owner for assistive technologies).
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEWS
Women with Disabilities in Skilled Trades
A new ODEP blog post explores data related to disabled women employed in skilled trade occupations.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 30th Anniversary
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) Chief of Staff Anupa Iyer Geevarghese honored the FMLA?s milestone anniversary with a blog post on how the FMLA and the Americans with Disabilities Act both support workers with Long COVID.
Celebrating Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month
Learn about resources to celebrate the achievements of autistic people, in the workplace and beyond, all month long.
ASK EARN
Q: My company is planning to observe National Mental Health Month in May. Does EARN have any resources to help us mark the occasion and support employee well-being all year round? A: Yes! EARN?s Mental Health Toolkit has information and resources that can help your organization support employee well-being during Mental Health Month and throughout the year. In addition, EARN has a checklist for creating a mentally healthy workplace, a self-paced online training course, employer case studies, and webinars with accompanying learning guides on the topic.
Find Resources on Workplace Mental Health
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 21, 2023, 12 p.m. ET
Webinar: nTIDE Mid-Month Deeper Dive
May 11, 2022, 2 p.m. ET
Webcast: Accommodation Solutions for Fine Motor Limitations
May 16, 2023, 2 p.m. ET
Audio Conference: Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
May 17, 2023, 2 p.m. ET
Webinar: Update on Service Animals in Public Accommodations, Employment, Transportation, and Housing
EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT
Prioritizing Accessibility at Microsoft
Learn about Microsoft?s efforts to ensure accessibility of all of its products and services for customers and employees.
Stay up-to-date on Disability Employment News & Information
Subscribe to the EARN Newsletter!
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities. This item is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor?s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under cooperative agreement No. OD-33975-19-75-4-36 with Cornell University's K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Disability and Employment. The total four-year cost of this agreement amounts to $10,000,000. This item does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. For more information, visit AskEARN.org.
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The April 2023 edition of the OneCare Kansas newsletter is now available online.?
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The State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED) newsletter is available online.? This issue is full of information on funding opportunities from a variety of federal government agencies on employment and training initiatives for people with disabilities.??
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KU Medical Center Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Annual Vice Chancellor's DEI Awards
Wednesday, April 26 12 pm-1:30 pm
Lunch will be available at 11:30 am
KU Edwards Campus Regnier Auditorium 12610 Quivira, Overland Park, KS 66213
Theme: Intersectionality, ableism, and lived experiences of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
Keynote Presentation by Stacey Storme, Dr. Petra Horn-Marsh and Robert Cooper
VIRTUAL OPTION AVAILABLE - see flyer: DEI Awards.pdf?and attached below
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April Registration is Open
APSE's April Communities of Practice
APSE Communities of Practice (CoP) are opportunities to connect with peers around a topical area of interest. Come learn, share and grow with us! CoPs are free for Professional Members and are pre-approved for? Certified Employment Support Professionals (CESP) continuing education (CE) Credits.
CESP Conversations
The next CESP Convo is
April 19, 2023!
Topic: Job Placement / Accommodations / Task Analysis
Cost: $30;
FREE for Professional Members
Pre-approved for 1 CESP CE Credit.
Register for the April CESP Conversation
CESP Credential Highlights
Pre-ETS Community
The next Pre-ETS CoP is
April 20, 2023!
Topic: Information & Resources from Best Buddies
Cost: $30;
FREE for Professional Members
Pre-approved for 1 CESP CE Credit.
Register for the April Pre-ETS CoP
State Policy "Coffee Talk"
The next Coffee Talk is
April 25, 2023!
Topic: State Advocacy Campaigns
Cost: $30;
FREE for Professional Members
Pre-approved for 1 CESP CE Credit.
Register for the April Coffee Talk
Did you know?
APSE Professional Members can participate in all Communities of Practice for FREE! That's up to 36 opportunities to connect with and learn from peers across the country AND up to 36 CESP CEU hours per year!
Become a member today and take advantage of this great benefit!
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