Written in partnership with Elizabeth Ralston, MPH, Consultant This is part 2 of the series we began with tips for marketing and planning logistics for accessible virtual meetings. In light of October's Disability Awareness Month and the continuing needs of the community, we are sharing these resources to encourage folks to be more inclusive in…
Continue reading ➞ Creating Accessible Virtual Meetings, Part 2: Meeting Participation
Written in partnership with Elizabeth Ralston, MPH, Consultant This is a 2-part series offering tips for hosting accessible virtual meetings. In light of Disability Awareness Month, we are sharing these resources to encourage folks to be more inclusive in their meetings every month of the year! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and an…
Continue reading ➞ Creating Accessible Virtual Meetings: Logistics and Marketing Tips – Part 1
Posted on October 20, 2020 by Lilia Cabello Drain on KC Employees blog This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law in 1990 by former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. Every October we celebrate the many contributions that people with disabilities make to our community and workforce here…
Continue reading ➞ Recognizing 2020 Disability Awareness Month
This blog was originally posted on Employee News By Richard WilsonDevelopmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division People with disabilities face long standing barriers obtaining competitive employment. Recent pre-COVID-19 data shows the overall jobless rate for people with disabilities at two times that of people without disabilities, and if you experience a developmental disability, the rate…
Continue reading ➞ Commitment to people with disabilities and Employment First
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