Recognizing Workers with Disabilities

October is only a few weeks away and this is an important time of year when we celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month. First celebrated in 1988, Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is part of a national initiative recognizing the contributions persons with disabilities make to our workforce.

DEAM is an excellent time to celebrate workers with disabilities and learn more about how individuals from this highly talented group continue to enhance Florida’s workforce at all levels.

Use Our Toolkit Resources

- Copy social media posts you can use and customize.

- Download social media graphics.

- Download or copy of our Fueling Workplace Ambition logo

- Copy a sample DEAM article you can use in your newsletter to show your support.

- Tell your story about an ambitious employee with a disability who is making a difference or share your ambitious plan to become an inclusive employer.

- Register to attend one of the webinars in our Webinar Wednesday series.

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Join the Celebration!

Our theme for Disability Employment Awareness Month is Fueling Workplace Ambition, demonstrating that people with disabilities are ambitious and have the knowledge and skills to be meaningful additions to the workforce. With your help, we will continue to see disability employment expand in Florida. And what better way to start each workday than with a cup of tea, coffee or any beverage that fuels your ambition.

We invite your organization to help support Disability Employment Awareness Month. We have an informative webinar series that begins on October 4, and we have developed an online toolkit we hope you will use to show your support.

Thank you for your help in spreading the word about the great contributions persons with disabilities make to our workforce!

Participate in Webinar Wednesday

Throughout Disability Employment Awareness Month, we will hold a series of informative webinars to learn about important education initiatives, transition resources, talent retention and more. Register today to join us and share the Webinar Wednesday information with your colleagues.

October 4

October 11

October 18

Get There and Workforce Preparation

Oct 4, 2023 11:00 AM

Join The Able Trust and Chancellor Kevin O'Farrell of the Division of Career and Adult Education for a discussion of the Get There program, the Florida Department of Education's workforce education initiative focused on career and technical education.

Autism at Work – A Refresher

Oct 11, 2023 11:00 AM

This webinar is designed for employment specialists who work with clients on the spectrum. It is a high level refresher of ASD and how employment specialists can focus on the strengths their clients have. Shelton Gilyard, a scholar and researcher with nearly 25 years of experience working on behalf of individuals with disabilities, will offer key insights.

Project 10: Transition Education Network

Oct 18, 2023 11:00 AM

We're thrilled to welcome back the Project 10: Transition Education Network team to present as part of The Able Trust's Webinar Wednesdays series. Learn about the current state of transition education in Florida and discover the range of resources available through this outstanding organization.

October 25

November 1

Workplace Culture & Employee Engagement

Oct 25, 2023 11:00 AM

This webinar is an opportunity for employment providers to learn from one another as peer mentors – we will be discussing how to keep the talent you have on your team, how to communicate effectively when everyone is going a hundred miles per hour and how to refresh your leadership skills in a way that allows you to bring your best to the office every day. As an attendee, you will walk away from this meeting better equipped to take care of yourself and your staff, so your whole team can better serve your clients.

Together We Thrive: ERGs Bridging Gaps for People with Disabilities and Families

Nov 1, 2023 02:00 PM

In this enlightening session, we will explore the transformative power of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in fostering inclusivity and support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Discover how ERGs can break down barriers, create a sense of belonging, and empower both employees and their loved ones to thrive in the workplace.

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