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We hope you are feeling well-rested after gaining an hour of daylight savings time over the weekend. As we move toward colder months ahead, Disability:IN Minnesota is gearing up for more exciting events to carry us into the wintertime, with both in-person and virtual options for those who prefer to cozy up at home. We hope you’ll join us in whatever way feels best for you!
Last month, we celebrated Disability Employment Awareness Month with colleagues across the country and globe. While October also saw calamitous world events and the eruption of another war, we mourn the tragic loss of life and reflect on the impacts the Israel-Gaza war is having on disabled people in Gaza. In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings, we remember that the pursuit of peace and justice anywhere is a movement toward justice everywhere. Pursuing a just and inclusive future is an ongoing endeavor that extends beyond October. Check out the Department of Labor’s guide, “Year-Round Employer Strategies for Advancing Disability Inclusion,” for ideas on how to continue expanding your equity work, wherever you are.
In November, we observe National Native American Heritage Month, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, Alzheimer's Awareness Month, World Pneumonia Day, and many other important observances in the disability community. This month, Disability:IN Minnesota looks forward to hosting a virtual event, “Leveraging Intersectionality of Veterans with Disabilities in the Workplace” on November 16, 2023. A couple of weeks later, we will celebrate “International Day of Persons with Disabilities” in Rochester, Minnesota, and online via Zoom on December 4, 2023. Continue reading for additional event details and links to register. We hope you will join us!
Next week Disability:IN Minnesota will open its application period for mentors and mentees to join the 2024 Career Connections Program. Stay tuned for more information coming soon! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up-to-date regarding upcoming events, learning resources, and ways to build awareness of disability inclusion.
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Image Description: “Leveraging Intersectionality of Veterans with Disabilities in the Workplace, November 16, 2023, 11:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EST” in white text in front of a dark blue background with a red decorative border. On the left is a photo of a person wearing a U.S. Army uniform, sitting on a doorstep with their arms resting on their knees. Photo by Jessica Radanavong on Unsplash. Below the banner reads: “Explore best practices for uplifting intersectionality in outreach, recruitment, and the workplace. Panel discussion hosted by Center for Disability Inclusion, Disability:IN Chicagoland, DC Metro, Minnesota, and Wisconsin” in dark blue text against a white background. A list of Special Guest and Panelists is also included: The Honorable James D. Rodriguez, Cierra White, Kristopher Rick, Marcia Edwards, Paul Maetzold and Moderator Andrea Hall. Link to register: bit.ly/48rKlB9 | |
Leveraging Intersectionality of Veterans with Disabilities In the Workplace | |
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Live captioning and ASL interpreter will be provided. If you need accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting, please register at least 5 days prior to the event. Contact info@DI-MN.org with any questions.
Registration is required to attend. Please register by November 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM.
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Image Description: Invitation flyer for the MaxAbility 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration with keynote speaker Gaelynn Lea musician and public speaker. "Date/Time: December 4, 2020 3 to 6 PM CT, Location: Rochester Art Center." Registration: bit.ly/2023IDPWD. A headshot of Gaelynn Lea, musician and public speaker, appears on the top right corner of the flyer. "Gaelynn addresses her audiences with honesty, enthusiasm, humor, and power — she is a strong advocate in the disability community who boldly uses her voice to promote positive social change." workforcedevelopmentinc.org/programs/maxability. 2023 SHRM Seal. SHRM Credits are available for this event. | |
International Day of Persons with Disabilities | |
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Join us in person or virtually on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM CT to celebrate 2023 "International Day of Persons with Disabilities!"
Location: Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive Southeast #STE 120 Rochester, MN 55904) or Virtually on Zoom
Virtual attendees will be sent the Zoom link one day prior to the event.
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SHRM Credits are available for this event. You may request accommodations when registering.
For more information, please visit MaxAbility's website.
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Disability:IN Minnesota applauds our 2023 International Day of Persons with Disabilities INclusive Sponsors! | |
Updates from Jobs Ability | |
Create a Jobs Ability Profile Today! | |
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"If you haven’t done so already, please set up your employment profile in the new Jobs Ability platform. At any given moment, JobsAbility has approximately 72 companies advertising over 75,000 jobs across North America and they are adding new opportunities every day.
Use the new resume upload feature to get started with your profile. Make sure you answer all the questions. In real time, the Jobs Ability system will match users with recommended jobs. Ready to get started? Login now. Need a little more guidance? Learn how to register.
If you have any questions, email Mary Beth at marybeth@ourability.com. Please know that only the companies Jobs Ability works with can reach out to you as a candidate and no personal information other than your employment profile is ever shared."
Image description: Jobs Ability logo featuring a white disability icon on top of a dark blue circle with a red headset around it. "Jobs Ability" in dark blue appears below the illustration.
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Updates from Disability:IN National | |
2024 Disability Equality Index Registration Now Open! | |
Image description: "DEI (Disability Equality Index)" in green text appears on top of a dark blue background. Also reads: "Best place to work for disability inclusion" and "2024" in white lettering within a white border around the text. Four world globe illustrations with green dots on the maps appear on either side of the box. | |
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"The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective, forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed to assist business in advancing inclusion practices.
Celebrating its 10th year in 2024, the Disability Equality Index is now available beyond the United States for a scored benchmark for the first time in the following seven international countries: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, Philippines, and the United Kingdom in addition to the U.S."
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Disability Equality Index Office Hours | |
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"Do you have any questions about the 2024 Disability Equality Index? The Disability Equality Index team will be available virtually for 60-minute drop-in office hours sessions to answer general questions and provide brief insight on specific inquiries. Please feel free to share this invitation with others in your company to drop in to get answers to your questions."
Email DisabilityEqualityIndex@DisabilityIN.org with additional questions.
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November 2023
December 2023
January 2024
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January 5, Career Connections Mentoring Pairs Announced
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January 12, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, 2024 Career Connections Mentoring Program Virtual Kick-Off
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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? | |
Expanding your event to include Disability:IN Minnesota members can 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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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.
Learn more about our organization and benefits or contact us today.
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