June Newsletter
Greetings!
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and we also recognize PTSD Awareness Month. There are a lot of capital letters in that sentence, which point to the intersectionality of identity. Each person has their own unique experience as a human being. All aspects of a person's identity must be considered in the workplace for INclusion to take place.
Ariadne, a 2022 Disability:IN Minnesota Career Connections Mentoring Program mentee, shares The Black Trans Prayer Book as a resource that centers on both blackness and transness. It can be an insightful resource for many to read, and particularly helpful for autistic people, "because its works empower one's personal understanding of their place in the world..." We support Ariadne’s advocacy voice in helping us to educate others on the intersection of these important communities.

Please see our Disability Inclusion Calendar with more disability-related dates.
Upcoming Events
You're invited to Disability:IN's HYBRID
June Member Meeting
Disability:IN invites you to join our June member meeting June 8th 2022 8 am to 9:30 am hosted by North Hennepin Community College hybrid event Dr. Allison Battles will be presenting A Trauma-Informed Approach to the Workplace
Location (for in-person attendees):
Bioscience and Health Careers Center Building, Room 108
7411 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Online Access (for virtual attendees):
A link for the virtual event will be provided before the event.

This event will be captioned.
Project SEARCH Employment Journey
In February, Disability:IN Minnesota had a member meeting where we featured a presentation on Project SEARCH for our members. This month, we are sharing Calista's story, to show the impact that the Project SEARCH program has on an individual's employment journey and life.
Calista Roy, Project SEARCH graduate, wearing scrubs and surgical mask in front of pharmacy prescription shelves
My Project SEARCH journey started when I was in 10th grade. I attended a Project SEARCH informational meeting and tour of the hospital. I was so excited to put in my application for this amazing internship. I waited until I was in my last year of eligibility for school and open enrolled to Minneapolis Public Schools from Bloomington school district to attend Project SEARCH.

During my internship, I was fortunate to gain experience in 3 different departments within the hospital. My favorite department was the Central Processing Department. When I completed the internship, I wanted to apply for a job, but I needed a certification. I enrolled at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. I completed the Sterile Processing program and earned my certification. I was really nervous at the beginning because I had always been a Special Education student.

I feel very fortunate to find out Children's was hiring in the department that I love. I applied, interviewed, and was offered a job! I look forward to beginning my career at Children’s MN Hospital. 

Thank you, Project SEARCH for giving me the opportunity!
Calista Roy, Project SEARCH Graduate, 2021
Calista Roy, Project SEARCH Graduate in front of a Project SEARCH banner and Children's Hospital poster
If you are interested in partnering in bringing a Project SEARCH site to your business, please reach out to,
Lindsey Horowitz, lindsey.jo.horowitz@state.mn.us.

To learn more, go to:
Disability:IN National Updates
2022 Disability:IN Global Conference Image referencing that Registration for the Disability:IN Global Conference is Now Open
The 2022 Disability:IN Annual Conference and Expo is the preeminent national event that taps into the vast economic potential of the full inclusion of people with disabilities.

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.
Featuring:
Headshots of Marlee Matlin and Jenny Lay-Flurrie announcing their fireside chat
Marlee Matlin and Jenny Lay-Flurrie
Lachi Singer Songwriter and disability inclusion advocate wearing jeans, a fur coat, and holding a cane
Lachi
Tracks will include Digital Accessibility, ERG/BRG, ESG Investing, Inclusive Marketing & Communications, NextGen, Supplier Diversity, Workplace
2022 Calendar
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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:
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.
Find Great Candidates with Jobs Ability
Reach more candidates with disabilities on Jobs Ability

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.
About Us
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.

Learn more about our organization and benefits or contact us today.