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A good resumé can mean the difference between getting your dream job and JUST missing out. Join us on Tuesday, 28 May to learn all you need to know to stand out from the crowd and WOW employers. You’ll hear from leadership, employment and development professionals from youth disability organisations on how to: 📝 Write an eye-catching resumé that screams *hire me* 💥 Use your LinkedIn profile to set yourself apart 🤝 Network and create new opportunities Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/grwWRZ2K #DREAMEmploymentNetwork #ResuméWriting [ID: A photograph shows three documents attached to clipboards with the headings “Job Application”, “Resume”, and “Curriculum Vitae”. Text to the left reads: “Workshop for young people with disability. Resumé writing, LinkedIn profiles and how to network. Tuesday 28 May, 3pm – 4:30pm AEST.” The logos for the DREAM Employment Network, Enabled Youth Disability Network, and CYDA sit bottom left.]

Part of our unique planning process includes “Legacy Interviews,” where our clients record answers to questions that preserve their essence for generations to come. Use some of the questions we use as a springboard and an engaging activity during the holidays and discover what you didn’t know about your loved ones. Schedule a consultation today to find out how we preserve your family legacy as part of our Life & Legacy Planning. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTuTMnVb #estateplan #willsandtrusts #powerofattorney #healthcaredirectives #guardianship #protectyourfamily #kidsprotectionplan #assetprotection #legacy #familylegacy #buildyourlegacy #estateplanningattorney #nyestateplanningattorney #personalfamilylawyer #nymom #nyparent #fourcornerslegacylaw #PFLinstashare #legacylaw #pfl #chathamny #columbiacountyny #chathammom #hudsonny #hudsonmom

"Axel’s Imaginary Interview: Lab Rats in the Government’s Maze of Misery" Interviewer: "Axel, have you read about Ezra, the 14-year-old boy rejected by the NDIS three times despite being quadriplegic? Any thoughts?" Axel: "Oh, absolutely. Ezra’s story hit me right in the feels—or, as the government calls it, 'the behavior bucket.' I know all about being dehumanized by a system that treats disability like it’s some kind of plan downgrade. If you thought the NDIS existed to make life manageable, think again. It’s there to provide job's for bureaucratics. Their job is to watch you scramble like a lab rat in a maze with no exit, testing your patience, sanity, and will to survive a bureaucratic hellscape designed for failure." Interviewer: "What part of Ezra’s experience stood out to you the most?" Axel: "Probably the bit where he was rejected three times. Three times! Because nothing says 'we value your humanity' like gaslighting a quadriplegic into thinking they’re not disabled enough. And then there’s the car modification saga—waiting over 121 days for a decision so they can be put on the waitlist for the waitlist. By the time the government figures it out, Ezra will be old enough to qualify for aged care. But hey, why spend $50,000 on modifications when you can blow way more hiring a wheelchair-accessible car while you wait? Genius cost-saving strategy." Interviewer: "You’ve also experienced the frustration of being dismissed as a behaviour. How does that relate?" Axel: "Oh, it’s the same nonsense. When I have a health crisis—like months of insomnia because no one could figure out I was iron deficient—it’s not seen as a human in distress. It’s 'behaviour.' The system doesn’t just make your life harder—it gaslights you into thinking it’s your fault for existing in the wrong body or chair." Interviewer: "What would you say to the government about the subtext of stories like Ezra’s?" Axel: "I’d say stop making our lives harder just because you lack the imagination or basic decency to comprehend dignity. And while you’re at it, maybe figure out how to process funding applications faster than it takes me to run out of continence aids. Six weeks waiting for continence aids to be paid, now over $400 out of my pocket. That’s not support—it’s a system so broken it’s practically mocking us." Interviewer: "Any final message?" Axel: "Yeah. If you’re going to label us 'brave' just for existing, maybe focus some of that fake admiration on fixing the flaming wreckage you call a system. And if you can’t do that, at least hand me some Post-Its so I can label your endless failures. Starting with the $400 invoice - a new permenant part time job for mum - chasing reimburement." #NDISFail #DisabilityRights #SystemicNeglect #GovernmentFailure #WheelchairsAreNotOptional #HumanRightsMatter https://lnkd.in/grX_tuPS

I have a dream that one day, stammering will no longer be met with laughter, pity, or impatience, but with respect, understanding, and value. I have a dream that no child who Stammers will ever grow up hiding thier voice out of fear of being interrupted, judged, ridiculed, or overlooked. I have a dream that stammering will no longer rob people of opportunities, relationships, or dignity, and that the world will see the person, not their speech. I have a dream that society will embrace stammering as a natural part of human diversity. That fluency will no longer be a measure of intelligence, confidence, or worth. I have a dream that job interviews, classrooms, and public spaces will welcome stammered voices without prejudice. I have a dream that bullying and mockery will no longer be part of our stories. That no child or adult who stammers will face ridicule for something they cannot control. I have a dream that awareness about stammering will spread far and wide. That people will learn to listen patiently and understand that a stammered voice is still a powerful one. I have a dream that support systems for people who stammer will grow stronger. That therapy, advocacy, and community will uplift those navigating this journey. Stammering is not a weakness. It is not a limitation. It is simply another way to speak. IT IS OKAY TO STAMMER❤️ #StammeringAwareness #Advocacy #IBelong #ItIsOkayToStammer #pride #DisabilityInclusion #LinkedIn #Network #InclusiveFutures

As we observe Disability Employment Awareness Month in the US, I want to shed light on the critical issue of employment for disabled people. My research highlights the significant challenges faced by disabled people globally in securing and maintaining employment. Many remain unemployed or are underemployed, working in roles far below their qualifications. n the UK, only about a quarter of working-age people in the visually impaired community are employed. I am humbled to be among them, but I am also frustrated and angered that so many others don’t have the opportunity to work and find meaning in their work. Many times disability employment goes wrong at the hiring stage. My journey has been fraught with obstacles and ableism within the recruitment process. Even today, many employers are reluctant or even outriht refuse to make reasonable adjustments or accommodations during hiring. This raises a crucial question: how can someone demonstrate their potential if the recruitment process itself creates barriers or makes it impossible? In this week’s video, I delve into this topic and share two of my more challenging interview experiences. These stories are just the tip of the iceberg compared to what some of my research participants have endured.  I wanted to share these to highlight how recruitment practices keep disability employment low. Moreover, these experiences can discourage disabled individuals from even attempting to seek employment, as no one wants to be regularly humiliated and dehumanized. To be clear, this is not about an unwillingness to work by anyone but an unwillingness and inability to be exposed to stigmatisation and marginalisation, or, as in my case, being deliberately set up for failure. These experiences are draining, causing stress and anxiety, and significantly impacting mental health, self-esteem, and sense of self-worth. They also increase internalised ableism. These experiences hit people at their core. Let’s continue to advocate for inclusive hiring practices and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to showcase their true potential. 💪 #DisabilityEmploymentMonth #Inclusion #Diversity #Employment #Accessibility #InclusiveRecruitment #Recruitment https://lnkd.in/edizewNu

What is a Mock Interview? A mock interview is a simulation or practice session designed to replicate a real job interview. It provides a safe and controlled environment for you to hone your interviewing skills and gain confidence before the big day. Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of a mock interview: Purpose: Mock interviews help you in several ways. They allow you to: Get familiar with the interview format and structure. Practice answering common interview questions. Receive constructive feedback on your communication skills, body language, and overall presentation. Reduce interview anxiety by feeling more prepared. First research the company and the common interview questions asked for the job you are interviewing for. Next ask a family member or friend to be your interviewer. Explain to this person that you want this to be as real as possible. Set a date and time. Dress Professionally as you would in your real interview Most of all be open to constructive feedback. #disability #jobs #interview disABLEDperson.com

"Interview Tip" Things you don’t want to do if you can help it! A successful job interview requires bringing your A game, not your bad habits. Let’s go over a few things you don’t want to do in a job interview: Fidget or chew gum. Both of these habits can come across as unprofessional at best and annoying at worst. If you’re prone to fidgeting, make a mindful effort to clasp your hands or focus on your breathing. Bring your cell phone. Don’t ever take a cell phone into an interview unless you’re positive it’s off, not just silent. You might consider leaving it in the car unless you suspect you might need it to look up information such as the contact information of past employers or other references. If at all possible, don't slouch or fail to make eye contact. While it’s important to stay relaxed, don’t go overboard! Poor body language can come across as a lack of interest or confidence. For those who cannot, do your best. #disability #jobs #interviewtips disABLEDperson.com

Adult friendships are just: 1️⃣ Saying 'We should hang out!' 2️⃣ Forgetting to text back. 3️⃣ Seeing each other once a year. 😅 Let’s change the narrative this year. Real connections matter! 💛 . . . . . #FunnyFriendships #LighthausCommunity #BuildingConnections #BeABetterFriend #LetsHangOutSoon #SupportYourFriends #FriendshipGoals #CreativeConnections #LighthausArt #BePresent #ConnectionThroughArt #BetterTogether #CommunityMatters #NoMoreGhosting" 📩 Tag someone you want to see more than once a year!

Alycia Anderson, TEDx speaker, disability advocate, podcast host and paraplegic, gets real on one of the top dilemmas of job applicants who use wheelchairs - should you or shouldn't you hide your wheelchair during the interview process. Hear her thoughts on why it's impossible at the end of the day below #wheelchairlife #disabilityemployment #jobsearch