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 [ [link removed] ]

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Job Vacancy Announcements

Blue Cross/Blue Shield has posted new job vacancies on their website [ [link removed] ].  

Frito-Lay has several job vacancies on their website [ [link removed] ].

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This information is from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Long Term Supports and Services (LTSS).

Dear Stakeholders,

KDADS is inviting comments on proposed amendments to the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Brain Injury (BI) and Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) Waivers. Key changes include:
• For the BI Waiver: Updated language regarding the use of In Lieu Of Services (ILOS).
• For the I/DD Waiver: A shift from the BASIS assessment tool to the MFEI tool to better align with individual needs.

Please review the drafts at KDADS HCBS Waiver Renewal/Amendment page [ [link removed] ] and submit feedback by December 14, 2024, to [email protected].

Regards,

Long Term Services & Supports
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
503 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
Phone: 785-296-4983
Fax: 785-296-0256

Visit Our Website: www.kdads.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This information is from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) News Brief.

November 14, 2024

Designing a Disability-Inclusive Hiring Process

“Inclusive hiring” means that at every stage of the hiring process, people with disabilities have equitable access. Inclusive hiring is not only good for people with disabilities, but is also great for business. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is highlighting actionable ways employers can implement inclusive hiring practices. From accessible job descriptions and announcements to inclusive interviewing and onboarding experiences, EARN’s resources help organizations of all sizes build an inclusive workplace from the start.

Design a disability-inclusive hiring process [ [link removed] ]
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Strategies to Address Workforce Shortages and Advance Disability Employment

For many sectors struggling to fill open positions, people with disabilities bring unique skills and talents to help meet employment demands. The recently published policy brief “Workforce Shortages and Disability” from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the ODEP-funded State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED) highlights innovative policies and creative strategies implemented by state and local governments to help recruit, promote, hire and retain public- and private-sector employees, including disabled workers and others from historically underemployed groups.

Read the policy brief [ [link removed] ]
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Search JAN’s “Situations and Solutions” Workplace Accommodation Finder

If you’re looking for real-life examples of job accommodations that have helped other workers, ODEP’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has you covered. JAN’s Situations and Solutions Finder contains accommodation scenarios across a wide range of workplaces and industries, searchable by disability, limitation and occupation. Keep in mind that the Situations and Solutions Finder provides general ideas for accommodations but isn’t comprehensive and doesn’t give a solution for every unique situation. For specific guidance, contact JAN directly at askjan.org.

Search the Situations and Solutions Finder [ [link removed] ]
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Check out ODEP’s CAPE-Youth on LinkedIn!

The ODEP-funded Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth) does the important work of helping state leaders support disabled youth and young adults as they transition into the workforce. That means promoting inclusive apprenticeships, encouraging financial empowerment and independence, supporting mental health and improving access to the education, training and other services transition-age youth and young adults need to succeed. Follow CAPE-Youth on LinkedIn to stay informed.

Follow CAPE-Youth on LinkedIn [ [link removed] ]

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy
DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY

View this newsletter on our website [ [link removed] ].

U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20210
www.dol.gov [ [link removed] ] | 1-866-4-USA-DOL (1-866-487-2365)

 

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