Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) 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
Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posted new job vacancies on their website.
Oracle has posted new job vacancies on their website.
The Intrust Bank job listing is attached below.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service continues to list their vacancies and internship opportunities on their website.
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This information is from the Campaign for Disability Employment.
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Dear Friends of the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE),
Greetings from the CDE, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)-funded initiative that showcases supportive, inclusive workplaces for all workers.
NDEAM 2024 Poster Now Available
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is quickly approaching, and the official 2024 poster is now available! Please help spread the NDEAM spirit and order your copy of the poster today.
NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official NDEAM theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. NDEAM is led by DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year.
For ideas on how to get involved in NDEAM, visit dol.gov/ndeam. Suggestions range from simple, such as displaying the poster, to comprehensive, such as implementing a disability education program. No matter how you choose to take part, you’ll be playing an important role in fostering a more inclusive workforce, one where every person is recognized for their abilities—every day of every month.
The CDE encourages organizations of all sizes and in all industries to participate in NDEAM. Please let us know how you’re celebrating!
Sincerely,
The CDE Team
Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) is a multi-organization public education campaign that showcases supportive, inclusive workplaces for all workers. For more information, visit www.WhatCanYouDoCampaign.org.
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This information is from the Disability Rights Center (DRC).
DRC News
Check out featured client testimonials, resources, and updates we have to share below. This update has an extra focus on special education resources with the start of the new school year!
Navigating Bullying with the Help of the Disability & Aging Crime Victims Unit (DACVU)
"We COULD NOT have gone through this school mess with our son without DRC's help. Our son was getting bullied/hit at middle school. He is non-verbal and incontinent. The school moved him to a spot with no camera view and they were not going to add cameras. We didn't know what we could or couldn't do—we didn't know our rights. They didn't make changes until we got DRC involved. The help was invaluable. Very grateful!"
-Stephanie, Parent
Both DRC and DRC's Disability & Aging Crime Victims Unit (DACVU) can help with special education and bullying issues. We are here to help. If you have questions about your rights or need assistance with a bullying situation, contact us.
New Resource: Students with Disabilities & Bullying
Do you have a child with a disability who is being bullied in school?
Children with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) or 504 Plan are entitled to certain rights. For example, children with an IEP are entitled to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), but bullying can interfere with their education. Children with disabilities rights under an IEP or 504 Plan can offer assistance with getting bullying issues addressed. DRC has a new brochure with information about bullying including steps to take to stop or prevent bullying, what to do if bullying continues to occur after taking those steps, and accommodations you can request to prevent bullying.
Students with Disabilities & Bullying Brochure
A Guide for Kansas Parents & Students
We know parents of students with disabilities are busier than ever this time of year, getting back in the swing of things for back-to-school. This resource was made with busy parents like you in mind! Created by experts at DRC and Families Together, the Know Your Special Education Rights guide is a series of fliers, covering most everything a parent or student needs to know about Special Education. The guide is compiled of brief fliers (one-page, front and back) and written in plain language. That way, you can quickly and easily get the facts you need “just-in-time” to effectively advocate for your child.
Ver La Guía Completa en Español
Here are a few of the 30+ helpful "just-in-time" fliers for the start of the school year:
1. What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
2. Who can make a referral for an evaluation to determine if my child needs Special Education services?
3. How can I advocate for my child at an IEP meeting?
4. What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)?
5. What is Child Find?
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 34th Anniversary
On July 26th, 2024, we celebrated the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! DRC proudly joined Governor Laura Kelly for the ADA Proclamation signing.
The ADA remains one of the most significant civil rights laws, ensuring equal rights and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in every aspect of public life—jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private spaces that are open to the public. The ADA's purpose is simple yet powerful: to guarantee that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Read the full Proclamation by the Governor here
Video: What Are the Rules for Service Animals?
Disability Employment Assistance
Through the Client Assistance Program (CAP), DRC helps Kansans with disabilities seeking or keeping a job better access and obtain Vocational Rehabilitation services. DRC’s CAP program can help you make informed choices throughout the Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living process. Learn more about the CAP in our flyer attached below.
Assistance in the Voting Booth
Election season is upon us! It's time to check our voter registration, make a plan, and freshen up on our rights, including our rights in the voting booth!
Federal law gives voters with disabilities the right to decide whether to get assistance in casting a ballot and who will provide it.
Who can you ask?
You can ask a friend, family member, caregiver, assisted living provider, facility staff person, or almost anyone else. You can also ask a poll worker.
Your assistant CAN help:
1. Read the ballot.
2. Fill in the bubbles or make selections on the screen.
3. Explain the ballot in a way that makes sense to you.
Your assistant CANNOT:
1. Make decisions for you.
2. Make you feel forced to vote a certain way.
3. Keep information from you.
4. Give you false information.
5. Share how you voted with anyone.
After completing your ballot, your assistant should go through the ballot and make sure you are happy with the selections.
For more information or to report a concern, contact us.
Your Vote is Your Voice! Use it!
The 2024 General Election will be here before we know it. Take note of some important deadlines and be sure you are registered to vote.
October 15: Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration info
October 29: Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot
November 5: GENERAL ELECTION (All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 8)
DRC is Here to Help
DRC has attorneys and advocates who provide free advocacy and legal services for disability rights. We help with many different disability rights issues. Our Disability & Aging Crime Victims Unit (DACVU) helps both Kansans with disabilities and Kansas seniors who have been victims of crime. Need assistance? Don't wait. Contact us today.
Zealously advocating for the disability rights of Kansans to protect their full participation as citizens.
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Disability Rights Center of Kansas
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