Each year, July marks the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is the landmark legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life (including jobs, schools, transportation, public and private places), signed into law in 1990. The law's purpose is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Click the image for information on the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA Celebration in Minnesota. Here are additional ideas for your workplace to celebrate and promote the anniversary: adaanniversary.org
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July is also Disability Pride Month. Even though it has been celebrated since 1990, it is not nationally recognized. There is a commemorative flag, pictured here, that you can click on to read more. As we strive for even greater INclusion for people with disabilities in the workplace and beyond, let's take a moment to recognize and celebrate the history and diversity of this community. |
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Disability:IN Global Conference |
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This conference brings corporate, government, and disability-owned businesses, and Disability:IN Affiliates together to create workplaces, supply chains, and marketplaces where people with disabilities are fully included as professionals, customers, and entrepreneurs.
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Marlee Matlin and Jenny Lay-Flurrie |
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- Like, wear your most rad 80's attire. For sure!
- Prepare for some totally tubular 80's Trivia.
- Like, gnarly dude! Don’t miss the opportunity to hang with other Disability:IN MN members during our networking breakout sessions.
- Bring a fav friend or your posse and learn more about Disability:IN Minnesota membership. That’s dope!
- A righteous announcement will be revealed!
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July
- No Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting
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July 13, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST, Disability:IN DC Metro, Thought Leader Reflection Series
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July 14, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm CST, Job Accommodation Network, ADA Update Webinar
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July 18 - 21, Disability:IN Global Conference
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July 26, 32nd ADA Anniversary Virtual Celebration, find additional ADA resources at adaanniversary.org
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July 28, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Center for Disability Inclusion, Leveraging Data to Drive Inclusion
August
September
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September 22, 11:30 am – 1 pm (virtual event). Integrating Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®) Into Your Supply Chain
December
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December 1, 3 pm – 4:30 pm (hybrid event), International Day of Persons with Disabilities Annual Celebration
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Other Partner Events
Events can be viewed/accessed using the links below. All events will indicate whether they are free or have registration fees attached:
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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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