Tag Archives: employment

Celebrating Labor Day: A Quick Look at NIDILRR-Funded Employment Research

Heading into the Labor Day weekend, we explore some of the current NIDILRR-funded projects conducting research and development to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Continue reading

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ASDRA: Supporting People with Down Syndrome and Their Families in Argentina

The Down Syndrome Association of the Republic of Argentina (ASDRA, acronym in Spanish) (in Spanish) is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1988 by a group of parents to improve the lives of their children with Down syndrome. ASDRA … Continue reading

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Answered Questions for October 2024: Occupational Therapy and Inclusive Employment

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is: I am an occupational therapist and want to support my clients with disabilities in their employment. Are there resources, … Continue reading

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My Mental Health at Work – Quick Resources for Mental Illness Awareness Week

For Mental Illness Awareness Week, we highlight resources for workers with lived experience of mental illness to help support My Mental Health at Work. Continue reading

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Inclusive Workplace Wellness

Wellness programs are increasingly popular with employers and employees. We shared research and resources to help plan a program that welcomes people of all abilities. Continue reading

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Answered Questions for April 2024: Telework as a Workplace Accommodation

Answered Questions is a monthly resource for the Spanish language Disability Community that fills an information need. This month’s question is I am a new HR professional who wants to support our employees and job applicants with disabilities. Where can … Continue reading

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Competitive Integrated Employment Opens a World of Opportunities

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), organized by the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and its partners. The theme for 2024 is A World of Opportunities, celebrating people working together to remove obstacles so all can succeed. … Continue reading

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Career and Technical Education: A Path to Success for Students with Disabilities

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, which recognizes the accomplishments of CTE programs and the importance of CTE for students of all ages and abilities. CTE refers to courses and programs which prepare students for careers in current … Continue reading

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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023: Re-Energizing Sustainable Development Goals

December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly as an observance which aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and to mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of … Continue reading

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ESPURNA Foundation: Promoting the Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Colombia

The ESPURNA Foundation (in Spanish) is a non-profit organization in Colombia dedicated to the comprehensive care and inclusion of Colombians with intellectual disabilities (ID). The Foundation was founded in 1996 with the aim of achieving the social and work inclusion … Continue reading

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