May Newsletter
Greetings!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness, kicks off their Together for Mental Health campaign with resources and ways to take action throughout May and beyond. There are many more things to lean IN to in May; National Stroke Awareness Month, Lupus Awareness Month, Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Celiac Awareness Month , and more. Please see our Disability Inclusion Calendar. Through greater INclusion, awareness becomes acceptance and we can all benefit from that!
Upcoming Events
You're invited to Disability:IN's VIRTUAL
May Member Meeting
May 18th, Noon - 1:00pm CST

Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting hosted by:
Presentation: Marginalized Communities and Mental Health

Presenter: Dr. Della Mosely
For more information go to her website: dellavmosley.com
Thank You
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Thank you to all those who attended and participated in our 2022 INclusive Career Fair!
Membership Updates
Thank you renewing members!
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Disability:IN National Updates
2022 Disability:IN Global Conference Image referencing that Registration for the Disability:IN Global Conference is Now Open
Observed each year in the United States for the month of May, Mental Health Awareness Month is a critical conversation for corporate America.
May 19 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! Now In its 11th year, GAAD is a day to celebrate and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion.
2022 Calendar

June Save the Date
  • June 8th, 8:00 - 9:30 AM CST Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting hosted by North Hennepin Community College.
  • Speaker: Dr. Allison Battles
  • Presentation: A Trauma-Informed Approach to the Workplace: Best Practices for Supporting Employees Recovering from Trauma

July
  • July 18 - 21, Disability:IN Global Conference
  • In person in Dallas, TX and virtual
  • Join IN on the movement and help drive a thriving global economy for all.
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.
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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.