Published in Huffpost, read Emily Tisshaw's account of the surprising things customers have said to her as a customer service employee and manager with a physical disability. Read her article here: huffpost.com/entry/disabili… #Transition #WorkforceWednesday #DisabilityRights #RAISE

[resource list] RAISEing Up Resources #1 #Word 2016 #Accessibility Requirements This guide, created by the AED, gives the essential steps in creating accessible word documents. ow.ly/iWR250T3ew5

Can people with intellectual disability go to college? Yes! Visit the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign website to learn more. You’ll find a new video and lots of resources to #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege at ThinkHigherEd.net #RAISE #Transition

[website] #Disability #Discrimination and #Employment Decisions Laws forbid discrimination when it comes to employment, including hiring, firing, pay, assignments, benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. ow.ly/AMHA50SfO9K

[website] Job training and #employment programs for people with #disabilities If you have a disability and are looking for work, these resources can help. ow.ly/ALe150SfOAT

[webinar] The Youth Engagement Now Project: Practical #YouthEngagement Tools for #ParentCenters 9/16 @ 2 Eastern Join us to hear from YEN members to explore the resources they created for use by parent centers. ow.ly/P69550Tjtc6

#TransitionTuesday: In this brief excerpt from the 30-minute film “Rethinking College,” we hear the perspectives of several higher education instructors about having students with ID (Intellectual Disabilities) in their classrooms: thinkcollege.net/resource/inclu…

September is National Deaf Awareness Month! It's a time to recognize and raise awareness of the communication needs and unique identity of deaf and hard of hearing people. Learn more: csd.org/stories/rich-h… #DeafAwarenessMonth #DeafCulture #Deaf #SignLanguage #HardOfHearing

[website] Welcome to the #Disability and #Employment Community This site is an online resource destination for the American Job Center network, people with disabilities, and employers. ow.ly/kxnI50SfOGS

How can you build trust and a more welcoming environment for your disabled job candidates? hbr.org/tip/2024/07/im… #WorkforceWednesday #YAFC @RAISECenter #Transition

[resource list] RAISEing Up Resources #2 Resources from the RSA Parent Centers Project Power Transition to Responsibility ow.ly/3vpu50T3euc In this video, youth with #disabilities talk about their #college and #employment experiences.

[blog] A #Self-Advocate’s Perspective on a #Person-Centered Approach to #Employment for People with Disabilities Tips for how to be person-centered through promoting the dignity of risk, discovery, and customized employment. ow.ly/1IYS50TkE9u

In this video, an assistive technology specialist from the Simon Technology Center offers tips about helping teens read the more complex text found in high school and college and offers assistive technology as a solution. pacer.org/transition/vid… #Transition #EducationEquity

[podcast] #Co-Workers and Low #Expectations Navigating the work world for people with disabilities is rewarding, but overcoming the low expectations society places on people with disabilities can be challenging. ow.ly/S4eu50SfOQQ

[article] Grow Well: Vertical Harvest’s #Inclusive #Employment Model Empowers Individuals Experiencing #Disabilities in Urban Farming With some planning, modifications and supports - people with disabilities can find fulfilling work in agriculture. ow.ly/cj0T50SFlel

#TransitionTuesday: Think College provides examples of college programs working with their administrations to alleviate as many barriers to participation as possible for non-degree seeking students with disabilities. Learn more: thinkcollege.net/think-college-… #DisabilityInclusion

[podcast] Finding Joy in the Garden Disability activist Dr. Schillace believes that a garden of any size promotes physical, spiritual, and #mentalhealth. ow.ly/BLrR50SFlzy

Here's some guidance on how leaders can foster a positive, welcoming environment for employees with disabilities who are SSDI beneficiaries returning to work who may require special accommodations: forbes.com/sites/dianewin… #WorkforceWednesday #YAFC @RAISECenter #Transition

[resource lis Resources from our Partners Got Transition Assessment of #HealthCare #Transition Activities in Care Coordination Programs ow.ly/2hAI50T3eEx Covers policy, tracking, readiness, planning, transfer of care, completion, and youth/family engagement.

[webinar] ICYMI The #YouthEngagement Now Project: Practical Youth Engagement Tools for #ParentCenters Webinar Youth leaders developed tools to effectively engage youth. Hear from YEN to explore the resources they created for use by parent centers. ow.ly/s7jc50TpjaS