Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 15 live with a least one disability, or that 42% of baby boomers over the age of 65 or older live with more than one disability? It is time for workplaces to include people with disabilities. Workplaces must provide accommodations and makeContinue reading “Accommodations and accessibility for successful workplaces”
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Inclusive Companies
As part of National Employment Disability Awareness Month (NEDAM), there are many companies helping people with disabilities gain employment: Publix- The store allows people with disabilities to use assistive technology while working to communicate with colleagues and costumers. Also, they permit service animals in public spaces at the store. Learn more about their program here:Continue reading “Inclusive Companies”
Inclusive companies for Autistic people
Did you know autistic people still struggle with employment, from being unemployed to working below minimum wage? Personally, I work with an inclusive ABA company that hires autistic people to work in various roles for the company. As you may know, I am their main blogger. Also, I am a team member of the highContinue reading “Inclusive companies for Autistic people”
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is so important to ensure people with disabilities have access to jobs, so they make a living and succeed in life like everyone else in the world. Here are ways employers can hire more people with disabilities and ways to create more inclusive work environments: Provide jobContinue reading “National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021”
Interview with Sara Bradford on SJ Childs Show and author of children books about Inclusion
What is inclusion? Inclusion is focusing on needs of every individual and ensuring rights are in place for people to achieve their fullest potential in life. No matter who people are and where they come from, they are respected and accepted in the world. Now allow me to share the next guest of my guestContinue reading “Interview with Sara Bradford on SJ Childs Show and author of children books about Inclusion”
Children’s Book about Autism and Friendships
Friendships are so important because friends love and accept you as you. As an Autistic paraprofessional who works with elementary school students with disabilities in various classroom settings, it is important to teach peers in the classroom about Autism. Also, it is important to teach peers in the classroom about being a friend to anyone,Continue reading “Children’s Book about Autism and Friendships”
Steven Cohen’s topic: Inclusion
Steven Cohen is back on to discuss about the importance of Inclusion for the community. Check out the discussion here:
Interview with Steven Cohen about self-advocacy, inclusion, and employment
Steven Cohen is a 32 year old adult with ASD and co-morbidities. He is utilizing his past experiences to create a better experience for his generation and the generation after his in Nevada. To learn more about Steven, check out the interview here:
Interview with Mary Nixonhahn about parenting children with Autism, an Author, and employment
Mrs. Mary Nixonhahn is a parent who lives with Autism and all three of her children live with Autism. She advocates not just for herself, but for all three of her children and for individuals living with disabilities too. To learn more about Mary, check out the interview here: If you listened in to theContinue reading “Interview with Mary Nixonhahn about parenting children with Autism, an Author, and employment”
Interview with Ronald Kerns about Graphic Design, Employment and Diversity/Inclusion advocacy
Ronald Kerns shares how much he grew as a graphic designer by starting off as an Autism diversity/Inclusion advocate. Watch the interview with Ronald Kerns here:
The World of Autism 