October Is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM’s purpose is to confirm a commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.” 

For ways both employees and employers can celebrate NDEAM, click here.

In celebration of NDEAM, the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) Office of Transition to Adult Life & Employment invites you to join them for a Thursday webinar series focusing on employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To learn more about this webinar series and to register, click here.

October Is Also ADHD Awareness Month

Each October, we dedicate the month to shining a spotlight on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), celebrating the resilience, challenges, and triumphs of those affected. 

This year let’s take a deep dive into ADHD. Find out all about ADHD and the brain. Experience a day in the life of a child with ADHD. And learn how ADHD medications work. 

Click here for more from Understood.com.

The Use of Seclusion and Restraint for Students with Disabilities in Schools: Understanding Risks and Alternatives

The use of seclusion and restraint in schools has become a critical topic of discussion, especially concerning students with disabilities. While these methods are sometimes presented as necessary interventions to manage challenging behaviors, their use raises significant ethical, legal, educational, and psychological concerns. This article aims to shed light on the federal laws governing seclusion and restraint, the distinctions between these methods and other behavioral interventions, the associated risks, and alternatives that can better serve students with disabilities.

To read the full article from The NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities, click here.