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The 2024 Sonoma County Mayors’ Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities will once again be honoring businesses in our community which help to demonstrate the value inclusion of people with disabilities bring, not only to the community, but also the businesses themselves.DuringNational Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM, we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM takes place annually each October, but its purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers haveaccess to good jobs,everymonth ofeveryyear.That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme:“Access to Good Jobs for All.”We will be honoring businesses which have made efforts to engage individuals with disabilities through partnerships with local non-profits and government programs, and Community Advocates who make training and reentering the workforce easier. We also honor the individuals with disabilities themselves, who show the value of being inclusive to the diversity that is Sonoma County.https://lnkd.in/gXK6SpEK

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🌟Celebrating Disability Pride Month!🌟As we commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), let’s honor the resilience, talents, and unique perspectives of individuals living with disabilities. 🙌✨🌈Visibility Matters: Workability IV students, you are an inspiration! Your determination and skills contribute significantly to our community. Let’s amplify your voices and share your stories. 💪🌟Breaking Barriers: Together, we can challenge discrimination and create more inclusive workplaces. Advocate for accessibility, educate employers, and foster understanding. 🌍🗣️Empowering Conversations: Disability Pride Month encourages open dialogue. Share your experiences, learn from others, and spread empathy. Let’s build a world where everyone’s abilities are celebrated! 🤝#DisabilityPride #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters #CSULB #hireLongBeachState #disabilitynotinability

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Putting the ‘ability’ in social and community events .Encouraging people with disabilities to actively participate in social and community activities requires a thoughtful and inclusive approach. Here are some tips to foster engagement and create an environment that promotes social and community participation for people with disabilities.https://lnkd.in/gDis7CUT

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Cheers to #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities! 🎉 Today, we're celebrating the achievements and contributions of our team - all people with disabilities. Today and every day, Direct Access recognises and supports our community, reaffirming our commitment to make a difference and create inclusive, accessible environments for everyone - not just disabled people. #DiversityMattersCheck out our blog below and learn a little bit about the value hiring people with disabilities can bring to your business 👇https://lnkd.in/d3UbkCEB

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Learn about the U.S.'s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its impact on educational accessibility and inclusivity. Discover how we support IDEA principles at https://lnkd.in/gkHASHgZ. #InclusiveEducation #BrooklynNY #DevelopmentalDisabilityCare

🌐 Help Expand Our Disability Resources Page! 🌐We're on a mission to make VCU's Partnership for People with Disabilities an even richer hub of information and support. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, accessible, and valuable resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, educators, and professionals across the board.But, to do this, we need your help! 🤝We’re actively seeking:Educational websitesAdvocacy groupsTechnology toolsAccessible leisure activitiesEmployment resourcesLegal aid informationAnything else you believe can make a difference!How You Can Contribute:Share a Resource: Got a website, tool, or organization in mind? Drop us a message or comment below.Spread the Word: Know someone with insights or resources that can help? Tag them or share this post in your network.Feedback is Gold: If you’ve used a resource that changed things for the better, tell us about your experience.Every suggestion helps us move a step closer to building a more inclusive and supportive community. Let's come together to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. 🌍💙View our Resource Page Here: https://lnkd.in/geKCgTgF#DisabilityResources #Inclusion #Accessibility #CommunitySupport #VCUPartnership

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🌟Accessibility and inclusion aren't just buzzwords, they're integral to a successful future.🤝As part of International Persons With Disabilities Day, Atos' James Thurston, Javier Ponce Suarez, Joe Lafauci and Karen Tamley of Access Living in Chicago dive deeper into why it's important to focus on accessibility and inclusion in the workplace all year long and the difference each person can make. ➡️Watch here: http://spr.ly/6044RDrWm#InternationalPersonsWithDisabilitiesDay

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Like all Americans, people with disabilities want to live fulfilling, productive lives and to have equal access to job opportunities. The reality is that they remain America’s most underutilized workforce.In this blog article, learn more about how both the public and private sectors can help more people with disabilities find employment. Link to article: https://bit.ly/3SYleAw. #DisabilityEmployment

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United Nations...Social Inclusion..."Embracing, not coercing or forcing it"...Take a look at it:"The goal of social integration is to create “a more stable, safe and just society for all”, in which every individual, each with rights and responsibilities, has an active role to play. Such an inclusive society must be based on the principles of embracing – not coercing or forcing – diversity and using participatory processes that involve all stakeholders in the decision-making that affects their lives.Social inclusion is the process by which efforts are made to ensure equal opportunities – that everyone, regardless of their background, can achieve their full potential in life. Such efforts include policies and actions that promote equal access to (public) services as well as enable citizen’s participation in the decision-making processes that affect their lives."

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