Although these topics may appear unrelated, they share a common goal of shedding light on the challenges and barriers faced by people within these communities. One term that becomes crucial when discussing these issues is "intersectionality."
Intersectionality refers to the interconnected nature of social identities, such as race, gender, sexuality, disability, and more, and how they can overlap and influence a person's experiences and opportunities. It is essential to prioritize intersectionality in the workplace and inclusivity plans.
explains why considering intersectionality is crucial. It emphasizes that in order for workplace inclusion efforts to be effective, it is necessary to take into account the intersecting identities and experiences of every person. Failing to prioritize intersectionality can undermine the success of DEI efforts and even result in unintentional harm.
By recognizing and understanding the diverse identities and experiences that people bring to the workplace, we can create a more inclusive environment that respects and values everyone.
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May Event – Thank you to all who participated! |
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Our May event, hosted by U.S. Bank, Revolutionizing Mental Health in the Workplace, was held on May 11, 2023. Petra Velzeboer presented and she offered personal insights and tips, including the following, for creating a supportive and fulfilling workplace:
Conversations – talking to a coworker may not get them to open up right away, but they will know that you are someone they can talk to and may do so in the future.
Bravery – having bravery sometimes means saying you are doing okay. In our current atmosphere, we need to be okay with being okay.
Working practices – include healthy work practices in your day. Be mindful of what causes you stress and work to relieve that by including things like yoga, short walks, and breaks throughout the day.
Click the button below to download a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation.
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Thank you Renewing Members! |
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Disability:IN celebrated GAAD on May 18, 2023 by creating resources for greater accessibility. Check them out! |
July 10 - 13 in Orlando, Florida.
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June
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July 2023, List of events, Anniversary of the Signing of the ADA
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July 12, 1:00 - 2:30 PM CT, "Invisible” Disabilities and the ADA
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July 10 - 13, 2023, Disability:IN Global Conference & Expo: Are You IN?
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July 13, 1:00 - 2:30 PM CT, ADA Update 2023
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July 21,10:00 - 11:00 AM CT, Jobs Ability Demonstration
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Other Partner Events
Events can be viewed/accessed using the links below. All events will indicate whether they are free or have registration fees attached:
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Planning a disability inclusion event? |
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Expanding your event to include Disability:IN Minnesota members is a great way to increase visibility of your company's disability inclusion efforts and offer learning opportunities to members at varying points in their journey. Contact us today to add your disability inclusion event to our calendar! |
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Find Great Candidates with Jobs Ability |
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One great benefit at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels is access to the job board on our website that's uniquely for candidates with disabilities. This national system connects your local job openings with talented people with disabilities who are seeking employment by scraping your career site on a daily basis and posting your openings.
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Learning Opportunity- Jobs Ability Demonstration
Please join Our Ability for this demonstration of this public jobs board as well as Jobs Ability, a system that uses advanced technology to match job seekers with disabilities to companies who want to hire them. Whether you are interested in advancing your DE&I practices to include people with disabilities, seeking ways to be 508 compliant, or simply recognize the value in connecting with pool of talented job candidates, Jobs Ability is a powerful tool.
If you are already familiar with Jobs Ability, you won’t want to miss the discussion of the new functionality that assists businesses to search for and connect with qualified and with just a few clicks.
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Disability:IN Minnesota is an employer-led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled individuals who have a disability.
Our members are committed to disability-inclusive hiring practices and love to share best practices and ideas for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and supporting candidates and employees with disabilities.
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