Concepts, Inc. (Communications)

This week Concepts joined the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) Luncheon Series hosted by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt in Oklahoma City, OK on behalf of the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). During the event Gov. Stitt shared priorities and engaged stakeholders in conversation about issues of regional importance such as energy and business development through regulatory and fiscal policy reform. The SEED partnership with the Western Governors' Association, a bi-partisan organization representing the Governors of the 22 westernmost states and territories, allows for engagement on policy development, exchange of information and state-level action on issues of critical importance to the western United States.

In late September, Concepts, Inc. delivered the keynote presentation at the Annual Kentucky Inclusive Workforce Summit in Lexington, KY. Hosted by RETAIN Kentucky, the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, and the Department of Workforce Development, this summit brought together over 300 participants, including policymakers and notable employers such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Pepsi. Our presentation, in partnership with Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and SEED, highlighted the Inclusion@Work Framework and Work Matters, focusing on creating a welcoming and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We shared insights on resources, tools, and strategies to support employers in hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities. #InclusiveWorkforce #DisabilityInclusion

Last month, the Concepts Communications team had a great time attending the Salute to Service Dogs event in Washington. This Congressional Reception was presented by K9s For Warriors. It was a wonderful reminder of how service dogs significantly enhance the independence and well-being of individuals in the disability community. #ServiceDogs #DisabilityCommunity #Independence #K9sForWarriors #CongressionalReception #DisabilitySupport #Advocacy #Inclusion 

We are so excited to share that Concepts Communications has been honored with a Viddy Award! Congratulations to the VR NH Team!  The “We Are VR” Campaign won another award! The campaign won the Platinum Award in the Non-Broadcast – Marketing/Advertising Campaigns – State Government Public Education Campaign!

Check out this recent blog to learn more about ePolicyWorks' feature in The White House's recent report!

During the recent @WomenInGovernment National Legislative Conference in Seattle, Washington, Concepts, Inc. (Communications)'s SEED team member Rachel McGreevy joined women legislators and stakeholder experts to discuss workforce inclusion and mental health, including Georgia State Representatives Viola Davis, Rhonda Burnough, Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott and U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy’s Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams and Bryna Helfer.

BIG NEWS: U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy just announced our 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme! Watch Office of Disability Employment Policy’s Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams reveal the theme, and start your planning to celebrate #NDEAM in October. https://lnkd.in/gSxrX5Sf

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD) make your digital workplace more inclusive.   Here’s how to get started:            1. Use 12-point font in emails            2. Enable captioning for meetings and presentations.            3. Always use alt text.   https://lnkd.in/eKE5_2eQ

Key to America’s future economic success is a strong career readiness infrastructure, one that prepares today’s youth to find future success. Want to learn more? Today, May 14, at 3 pm ET, the Coalition for Career Development (CCD) Center will release its 2023 Report on the Condition of Career Readiness in the United States. Let’s make sure ALL learners can access high-quality career development resources! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dG-aNsBx  

Concepts, Inc. (Communications) recently participated in a Georgia State Visit on behalf of the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the State Exchange on Employment and Disability #SEED to meet with policymakers and discuss workforce inclusivity. Thank you to SEED partners and all who attended!