Happy 2022! There is a lot to be thankful for in 2021 and many things to look forward to in 2022.
One big event was our 1st Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Celebration in December. It was a huge success and we wanted to thank our sponsors and everyone who participated. What a great way to close out 2021!
As we begin 2022, there is a lot to look forward to! We will continue to host our 4 pillar events:
- Career Connections Mentoring Program (1st Quarter, January - April)
- INclusive Career Fair (2nd Quarter, April)
- DOBE Summit/Event (3rd Quarter)
- International Day of Person's with Disabilities Celebration (4th Quarter, December)
In addition, we have a monthly member meeting schedule with incredible opportunities to hear about disability inclusion best practices, models and resources for your needs. These meetings provide attendees a chance to network, get support, and receive some innovative and practical ideas to implement; whether you are just starting your journey or have been in this disability inclusion space for some time! So look for continued communications each month about what is yet to come.
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Welcome our newest Board Members |
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We have brought on 5 new board members to help us in our mission and work. We are thrilled to have each of these individuals and companies represented. |
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Adam Krook
Caribou Coffee
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Todd Schuler
TALENT Software Services
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Anthony Lawler
Accessible 360
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David Schreiber
State of Minnesota
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To find out more about our board members, go to the Board of Directors page on our website. |
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2022 Career Connections Mentoring Program |
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Disability:IN Minnesota kicked off our Career Connections Mentoring program on January 10, 2022. We have 17 pairs of mentor/mentees. If you haven't participated in the program before, you can find out a little more about it below.
Disability:IN Minnesota's Career Connections Mentoring Program is a 3-month mentoring experience connecting employers/professionals from Disability:IN Minnesota member companies to:
- College/university students with disabilities
- Recent graduates with disabilities or
- Individuals with disabilities who have completed a specialized training/certification program
The mentoring program offers one-on-one relationships that will allow both mentors and mentees to share their insights, perspectives and experiences related to disability inclusion in the workplace. This results in a supportive mutually-beneficial relationship that provides the mentor with an enhanced knowledge of disability inclusion while driving career development and employment opportunities for the mentee.
See below the schools and the companies that are represented in this year's program.
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Welcome all mentees and mentors!
Thank you for giving your time and talent to this program.
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Thank you, renewing members! |
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This month's member meeting will focus on resources for employers that will help increase your disability inclusion initiatives. |
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Hosted by: Mayo Clinic, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:10 am Welcome and Announcements
8:10 – 8:45 am Disability Inclusion Bite Sized Learning Modules for
Employers – Recognizing and Implementing a Request for
Reasonable Accommodations
8:45 – 9:15 am Project SEARCH Journey to Work
9:15 – 9:25 am Q & A
9:25 – 9:30 am Wrap Up
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RSVP is required to attend.
RSVP deadline: February 7, 2022 (5 p.m.)
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Cultivating an Anti-Ableist Workplace
Join Ashley Harris Whaley to discuss Cultivating An Anti-Ableist Workplace. In this one hour session, Disability Reframed will combine self-learning with open dialogue and conversation to create a space where decades-old attitudes towards disability, disabled lives, and disabled people are dismantled, examined, and then thoughtfully rebuilt. Ashley Harris Whaley is a writer, speaker, speech-language pathologist, and disability educator.
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Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 -1:00 PM (CST)
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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2022 Programming
Become a Member Event Co-Host in 2022
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One of the great benefits of business membership with Disability:IN Minnesota is the ability to co-host one of our member events.
Benefits of co-hosting a member event:
- Accessibility is key. Disability:IN Minnesota will provide an accessible platform for the event, ASL interpreting and captioning
- Brand recognition as a disability inclusive company
- Leading a discussion while sharing best practices with a wide network of disability inclusive businesses
Program co-hosts often include Executive Sponsors and their Business/Employee Resource Group Members.
The following months are currently available for event hosting in 2022:
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Disability:IN National Updates |
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Registration is now open for the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the comprehensive benchmarking tool from Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.
Fortune 1000 companies use the DEI to build a roadmap of measurable, tangible actions towards disability inclusion and equality.
Registration Closes Friday, January 28th, 2022
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February
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February 9th, 8 am - 9:30 am, Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting, Disability Inclusion Bite Sized Learning Modules for Employers & Project Search, hosted by Mayo Clinic, DEED and MDE
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February 17th, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Center for Disability Inclusion Event, DE&I Trends in the Workplace: Holistic Perspectives. Must register to attend.
March
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March 9th, 8 am - 9:30 am, Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting
April
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April 5th - 7th, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion, Solving for X: Tackling Inequalities for a World of Unknowns
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April 28th, 1 pm - 4 pm, Disability:IN Minnesota's Virtual INclusive Career Fair
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Make sure to put those important disability inclusion dates into your calendar. You can find the 2022 Disability:IN Calendar of Disability-Related Dates below. |
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Find Great Candidates with Jobs Ability |
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One great benefit at the Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels is access to the job board on our website that's uniquely for candidates with disabilities.
This national system connects your local job openings with talented people with disabilities who are seeking employment by scraping your career site on a daily basis and posting your openings.
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Disability:IN Minnesota is an employer-led endeavor that promotes best practices that enhance employment and career opportunities for skilled individuals who have a disability.
Our members are committed to disability-inclusive hiring practices and love to share best practices and ideas for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding and supporting candidates and employees with disabilities.
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