Here is today's 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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Employment First Community of Practice Webinar Recording Link and Meeting Materials
July 13, 2022
Did you miss our webinar on State Settlements and Competitive Integrated Employment - Rhode Island's Story?
Below you can access the meeting material:
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Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) IN ACTION
In this Issue: Celebrating Neurodivergent Workers and More! July, 2022
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Celebrating Neurodiversity in the Workplace [ [link removed] ]
In celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act anniversary, EARN is sharing resources throughout July to help employers recruit, hire and support neurodivergent employees.
Best Practices for Federal Contractors [ [link removed] ]
A new online guide developed by EARN and the Department of Labor?s Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs offers strategies federal contractors can use to meet their obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and attract, retain and advance employees with disabilities.
Employer Case Study [ [link removed] ]
A new employer case study highlights a pre-apprenticeship program that trains workers with disabilities for jobs in advanced manufacturing.
Federal Hiring Authorities from a Disability Perspective [ [link removed] ]
This policy brief provides an overview of federal hiring authorities that agencies can use to advance employment of people with disabilities in the Federal Government.
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEWS
NDEAM Theme Announced [ [link removed] ]
The Department of Labor announced that the theme of this year?s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebration is ?Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.?
Disability Pride Month [ [link removed] ]
July marks Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate disability as an identity and fight against stigma and ableism.
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month [ [link removed] ]
Throughout July, the Department of Health and Human Services? Office of Minority Health is sharing tools, resources and information about access to treatment to bring awareness to the unique mental health challenges racial and ethnic minority populations in the U.S. face.
Disability Employment and the Digital Divide [ [link removed] ]
A new report from the Department of Labor?s Office of Disability Employment Policy explores technological barriers to employment for people with disabilities, including lack of access to the internet and inaccessibility of career websites.
ASK EARN
Q: I know that July marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and I would like to organize a training about the ADA for my company?s managers. What resources does EARN have to help? [ [link removed] ]
A: What a great idea! The anniversary of the ADA is an excellent opportunity to ensure that managers, supervisors and others across your organization understand how the ADA applies to job seekers and employees with disabilities. To help, EARN offers a short online training course and a webpage with additional information and resources.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
July 27, 2022, 12:30 p.m. ET
Webinar: Effective Business Practices in Workplace Mental Health
August 5, 2022, 12:00 p.m. ET
Webinar: nTIDE Lunch and Learn
August 11, 2022, 12:30 p.m. ET
Panel Discussion: Workplace Mental Health: Employer Perspective
August 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m. ET
EARN Webinar: Hiring and Supporting Neurodivergent Workers: Strategies for Success
View Calendar [ [link removed] ]
EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT
Accommodating and Retaining Educators with Disabilities [ [link removed] ]
A new EARN employer case study highlights the critical role workplace accommodations can play in retaining teachers with disabilities.
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Professional Development Opportunities from Families Together
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Transition ages 13-21 (parents & transition age youth)
Family Employment Awareness Training (2-day virtual) [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? August 6 & 12
SHIFT Transition to Adulthood (in-person) [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? August 27 - Hays
Education rights all ages through 21
Team Empowerment Conference & Education Advocate Training (in-person) [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? August 13 - Pittsburg
Empowering Families Series (hybrid - in-person - Ft. Leavenworth & virtual) [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? August 18 - Special Education ? Parents Rights & Responsibilities
? September 15 - Let?s Talk IEPs
? October 20 - Transition to Adulthood: Raising Expectations Through Person-Centered Planning and
Understanding Your Rights
? November 17 - Self-determination and the IEP
? December 15 - Supported Decision Making
Education Advocate Training (in-person)
? August 13 - Pittsburg (offered as part of our empowerment conference) [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? September 8 - Topeka [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? October 6 - Wichita [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
? November 15 - Olathe [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
More information coming soon
Together We Can Learn Conference ? Sept. 17 ? Overland Park
Parent Leadership Conference ? November 4-5 - Topeka
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Leia Holley
Program Director
Families Together, Inc.
(785) 233-4777
5611 SW Barrington Court South
Topeka, KS 66012
www.familiestogetherinc.org
Families Together, Inc. is not a legal services agency and cannot provide legal advice or legal representation. Any information contained in this message is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitution for legal advice.
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