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Breaking barriers and unlocking potential! Empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive in education, employment, and beyond. Together, we create a world where inclusion wins! 💪✨ #inspireindependencecare #disabilitysupport #InclusiveFuture #EqualOpportunities #BreakTheBarriers #EmpowerToThrive #DisabilityAdvocacy

Did you know this? I didn't! Employers I hope want to be ready to support their employees and job seekers. Do you want to learn how to support your team? Are you an employer in BC or AB? Message me or comment below! The Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB can help!

The journey toward disability inclusion in the workforce is an ongoing effort that requires collective action and commitment. While employment rates for individuals with disabilities show modest improvements, significant disparities persist. CECP's Global Exchange partner, Dynamo Academy , highlights how Italy's legislative framework provides a roadmap for promoting disability employment, underscoring the importance of proactive measures in our Global Impact at Scale: THe S in ESG brief. https://zurl.co/XHx3 #InclusiveWorkforce #EqualEmployment #DisabilityRights #ESG #GlobalImpactatScale

Today, let us explore another opportunity for employers facing budget constraints but aiming to implement reasonable accommodations. Have you heard about the Workplace Equipment/Adaptation Grant? This grant assistance is available for employers, employees, and self-employed individuals with disabilities who require workplace adaptations or specialized equipment for staffs with disabilities. As an employer, you may be able to get a grant of maximum €6,350 towards these costs. This grant can also be used to upgrade adapted equipment.     To learn more about this grant and how to apply, check the link below:  https://lnkd.in/eKGDh5wi     #AccessForAllIreland #InclusiveWorkplaces #DisabilityEmploymentFund #DSPSupports #ReasonableAccommodationIreland #InclusiveHiringInitiative #EmpowerDisabledWorkers #EmploymentAccessibility #DSPGrants #WorkplaceInclusionFund Employers for Change is a programme of the Open Doors Initiative funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Exciting news! 📢 The 2024 Employment First Oversight Commission Annual Report is now available. Dive into the latest insights and updates on employment initiatives for individuals with disabilities in Pennsylvania. Together, we're building a more inclusive workforce! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ecTFN7KU #EmploymentFirst #Inclusion #DisabilityEmployment #PAWorkforce

Ireland faces a critical challenge in disability employment, with the lowest rate in Europe at 32.6% compared to the EU average of 51%. This stark disparity is more pronounced for women with disabilities, of whom only 15% are in full-time employment. With fewer than one-third of people with disabilities in Ireland employed, a concerning trend of underrepresentation in the workforce exists. An inclusive and diverse workforce ensures people with disabilities are not put at a disadvantage or treated less favourably. Employees should feel safe to talk about disability and request necessary adjustments. Read the full report to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dfiACEX8 #inclusio #inclusiveworkplace #disabilityintheworkforce #inclusioVOiCEreport

To achieve a #UnionOfEquality, EU institutions must create more resources for #DisabilityRights! We call for a new: ➡️ Directorate-General for Equality at European Commission ➡️ Disability Committee at European Parliament ➡️ Equality Configuration and Disability Focal Point in Council of the European Union Read more about our demands to EU institutions in our Manifesto "Building an inclusive future for persons with disabilities in the EU": https://lnkd.in/dXwhxXk8

Recommendation: Ticket to Work Model for Transition-age Youth. We continue to celebrate #Olmstead25 and the decision’s wide-ranging impact on policies and practices. Explore the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) for Individuals with Disabilities’ 2016 Final Report to Congress, including issues addressed and recommendations to improve the employment participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD and others with significant disabilities. bit.ly/3YrfX7q

"Resource allocation is one of the core components to ensure that participation and access for persons with disabilities is secured. #Budgeting dictates how resources are distributed and managed. This is why we must participate in budgeting processes and advocate for resource allocations to disability programs.." Read this insightful article from our own John Mutuku Wambua https://lnkd.in/egP6rNKK @Africa Disability Forum @Center for Inclusive Policy @International Budget Partnerships

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities and ensure equal access to health care, social services, transportation, and telecommunications. This yearlong plan is a helpful tool for businesses who want to build more disability inclusion into their company culture. https://bit.ly/3SqnaR0 #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct #ADA #InclusionMatters