Live.WORK.Achieve
A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment
for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Including Intellectual Disabilities Project
November 2015
Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.
Inside this edition:
1) Embracing a Culture of Accessibility in the Workplace
2) Disability Inclusion Starts with You
3) Making My Way Through College
4) Social Media and Accessibility: Resources to Know
5) Internet of Things: New Promises for Persons with Disabilities
6) Official Launch of the National Employment First Website
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1) Embracing a Culture of Accessibility in the Workplace
There’s more to workplace accessibility than installing a ramp. Learn how much more in this post for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) by Emily Ladau, author of the Words I Wheel By blog. http://www.aucd.org/template/news.cfm?news_id=11510&parent=16&parent_title=Home&url=/template/index.cfm?
2) Disability Inclusion Starts with You
The Labor Department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has released a short online video titled "Disability Inclusion Starts with You." Employers who do business with the federal government—including small business contractors—can download and post this video on their intranet or company websites, and share it with employees and job applicants who may be reluctant to self-identify. The simple tool encourages employees with disabilities to "be counted." It reinforces the notion that increasing the representation of people with disabilities in the workplace is the goal—and that achieving it starts with them. To view the video, visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/SelfIdVideo.html.
3) Making My Way Through College
Making My Way Through College is a guide for any student pursuing a degree or other type of credential (certification, license) at a two-year or four-year community college, college, or university. You will find information on a variety of topics relevant to preparing for and succeeding in college and transitioning from college into the world of work. Much of the information provided is relevant to all students, but the primary focus of the guide is on navigating the college experience for students with disabilities or those who think they may have a disability. To download a copy of the guide, visit http://www.ncwd-youth.info/PostsecondaryGuide.
4) Social Media and Accessibility: Resources to Know
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, there was no Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn. Since then, the number of social media channels, and their use for communication among all demographics, has grown exponentially. Unfortunately, despite newer ways to reach individuals living with disabilities, many individuals in this community face challenges in gaining full access to the content and conversation on social media platforms. This article on DigitalGov provides some of the federal resources that can enhance social media access for people with disabilities. To read the article, visit http://www.digitalgov.gov/2015/01/02/social-media-and-accessibility-resources-to-know/.
5) Internet of Things: New Promises for Persons with Disabilities
The Global Initiative for Inclusive Information and Communication Technologies (G3ict), in collaboration with AT&T, has published Internet of Things: New Promises for Persons with Disabilities. This white paper explores the impact of smart connected objects and devices on people with disabilities, and the potential of connected technology to improve independence and quality of life from home automation to applications in health care, transportation, education, and employment. To download a copy of the report, visit http://g3ict.org/resource_center/publications_and_reports/p/productCategory_books/subCat_2/id_335.
6) Official Launch of the National Employment First Website
Interested in learning more about what is going on in other states around Employment First, but do not know where to access the information? Or, do you want access to a one-stop resource of data sets, policies, initiatives and more related to Employment First? You'll find answers and much, much more on the new national Employment First website. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), the platform provides a unique comprehensive resource for policymakers, researchers and external stakeholders to learn about national trends and activities in Employment First:
- Viewing outcome data across respective federally-funded systems (education, I/DD adult services, mental health, vocational rehabilitation, workforce investment, and others) at an individual state level as well as the ability to compare data from up to three states at a time
- Reviewing comprehensive profiles for each individual state with respect to relevant legislation, policies, gubernatorial actions, funding initiatives, pilots, and strategic partnerships going on in each state as it relates to increasing competitive, integrated employment options for individuals with disabilities
- Conducting queries to ascertain all policies/actions around a specific topic based on a customized search process
Visit the interactive website at http://employmentfirst.leadcenter.org/.
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Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).
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