Lifeworks Services, Inc.

Join Lifeworks for free education sessions that will answer your questions about CFSS. Learn all about Minnesota’s Community First Services and Supports (CFSS) program and how it can help provide greater independence in your home and community. Our team of experts will break down the key differences between the Budget Model and Agency Model so you can make an informed choice that fits your lifestyle. We’ll also answer your questions about CFSS, Consultation Services, and the transition from PCA or CSG to CFSS. Register for free: https://bit.ly/47yE6LP Wednesday, October 16: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – In-person at Lifeworks Main Office, Richfield Tuesday, October 29: 4:00 to 5:00 PM – Online via Zoom A link for the virtual session hosted on Zoom will be sent via email 2 days before the event. #LifeworksMN #CFSS

A day of festivities as clients and staff celebrated the end of summer last month at our Apple Valley center! #LifeworksMN

Join us on Monday, October 7 from 12 - 1 p.m. for a virtual community conversation! We want to hear what barriers you're experiencing when accessing disability services and how our communities can be more inclusive of people with disabilities. These conversations are unstructured and you can drop in at any point over the course of the hour. Use this link to access the meeting: https://bit.ly/4ehsJKu If you have questions about the virtual conversation, please contact us at czielinski@lifeworks.org or (612) 398-1967. #LifeworksMN

Election Day is just over a month away and early voting has already begun! Did you know that you can bring someone to assist you while voting? Or that voters with print disabilities can request an accessible absentee ballot be mailed to them? On our latest blog, we've listed five tips to help you or someone your support have an accessible and independent voting experience. Read now: https://bit.ly/4eEzeHq #LifeworksMN #VoteMN

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Brooklyn Park Community Conversation on Tuesday! If you couldn't make it – we have another conversation coming up on Saturday, October 26 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at Hennepin Technical College. Join us to learn more about services at Lifeworks, share about your experience accessing resources, and provide feedback on how Brooklyn Park can support disability inclusion. This event is free to attend – but we kindly ask that you register ahead of time: https://bit.ly/4e3gqld #LifeworksMN #BrooklynPark #DisabilityMN

This month, we are excited to launch our virtual community conversation hours! We invite you to drop-in to share your experience navigating barriers, accessing services, and your vision for what inclusive communities look like. October Hours: Monday, October 7 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Use this link to access the meeting: https://bit.ly/4ehsJKu If you have questions about these events, please contact us at czielinski@lifeworks.org or (612) 398-1967. #LifeworksMN

90% of companies claim to prioritize diversity – but only 4% consider disability in their initiatives. What does this mean for people with disabilities who want to work? Fewer opportunities to advance their careers, workplaces that are not accessible to them, and not getting the support they need to be successful. Are you ready to break down barriers at your business or organization? Contact Lifeworks today to learn more about how our Disability Inclusion trainings can help you build a more inclusive workplace: https://bit.ly/46pAzO8 #LifeworksMN #DisabilityInclusion

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! This month, join us in celebrating the talent, perspectives, and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace! For more than 35 years, Lifeworks has worked to remove barriers and increase access to employment opportunities, leading to a more diverse workforce in Minnesota. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the percentage of people with disabilities who were employed reached it's highest recorded level in 2023. This is worth celebrating – especially as we continue to see increasing opportunities in the workforce and an increased awareness of employment barriers for people with disabilities. This doesn't mean that all workplaces are, or are taking the steps to be, radically inclusive of people with disabilities. Stigma and myths persist, accessibility remains a barrier for many, and lack of support on the job can lead folks to leave the workforce altogether. At Lifeworks, we believe educating businesses, organizations, and community partners is crucial to building an inclusive workplace. Starting this process involves recognizing what we don't know and identifying concrete ways to partner with people with disabilities to overcome the challenges they experience when navigating employment. If you're ready to take the steps to make your workplace truly inclusive – contact Lifeworks to learn how our Disability Inclusion trainings can help you get there: https://bit.ly/46pAzO8 #LifeworksMN #NDEAM #DisabilityInclusion

Tomorrow – join us for a community conversation on disability resources in Brooklyn Park! Do you live in Brooklyn Park? Join us from 5 - 6 p.m. at Hennepin Technical College to share your experiences accessing services and learn about career and resource navigation at Lifeworks! This event is free to attend – but we kindly ask that you register by the end of day today: https://bit.ly/4e3gqld #LifeworksMN #BrooklynPark #DisabilityMN

We are hosting a community conversation in Brooklyn Park next week! Do you live in Brooklyn Park? We want to hear from you! Join us on Tuesday, October 1 from 5 - 6 p.m. at Hennepin Technical College to share your experiences navigating services and learn about career and resource navigation at Lifeworks! This event is free to attend – but we kindly ask that you register ahead of time: https://bit.ly/4e3gqld #LifeworksMN #BrooklynPark #DisabilityMN