October Newsletter
Greetings!
Poster for NDEAM Disability is part of the equation
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The contributions made by people with disabilities in the workplace are recognized as vital. The U.S. Department of Labor announced this year's theme as 'Disability: Part of the Equity Equation." Read the press release here.
The Department of Labor has listed ideas for each day of the month found here such as 'Foster Inclusive Internship Programs' like the one we highlight at our October Member meeting between Land O'Lakes and Inclusive Networking. More information and registration can be found below.
Employers can do a lot to change the landscape and foster inclusion in the workplace. The following resources are specifically for Employers to implement during NDEAM and can be utilized on an ongoing basis.
Help us work toward greater inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Please check out our Disability Inclusion Calendar with more disability-related dates. Spread the word about other notable happenings in the month of October.
Upcoming Event
An invitation to the Disability:IN Minnesota Member Meeting for October 2022. Inclusive Networking and Land O’Lakes will share about their partnership supporting interns with disabilities. Virtual or in-person attendance available. October 12, 2022 from 8
Inclusive Networking and Land O'Lakes are excited to share about their partnership, training, customized internship positions and ongoing support for interns with disabilities to gain paid internship experience at Land O' Lakes.

The Inclusive Employer Internship Program is in partnership with Inclusive Networking. Inclusive Networking was awarded a two-year grant from Minnesota Department of Human Services - Disability Service Division that supports new and innovative ideas to help people with disabilities gain integrated, competitive employment.
Thank You!
Integrating Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s) into your Supply Chain. Pictures of people with various disabilities at work. Text reads September 22, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm CST. Photos of pexels.com
We want to extend our gratitude to all of the DOBE® Presenters who presented at the Integrating Disability-Owned Business Enterprises (DOBE®s) into your Supply Chain event.
Philip DeVliegher, Disability:IN Vice President of Supplier Diversity and keynote speaker, delivered a powerful presentation urging businesses to work with DOBE®s. DOBE® business owners provided insight into their companies and what they do. The event wrapped up by announcing our DOBE® Resource List which is available to anyone. A big thank you goes out to everyone who participated in this event!

Click the following buttons for the DOBE® Resource List, Presenter Profiles, and Event Recording to learn more about the event.
Renewing Members
Thank you renewing members!
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Updates from National
Disability Employment Awareness Month drawing of light blue backdrop with various people with disabilities.
October marks Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). As we celebrate disability talent and innovation, we must also build a future that includes 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide in the workplace.
Blue image with clipart icons of the world and online symbols text read Global Disability Equality Index
The GDEI provides companies the opportunity to benchmark their inclusion efforts within their own industry., The GDEI is currently in Phase II of its pilot, and is being offered free of charge. December 16, 2022: Deadline for submission
Register Here, use code
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2022 Calendar
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December
  • December 1, 3 pm – 4:30 pm (hybrid event), International Day of Persons with Disabilities Annual Celebration
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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.