Connections All Ways, PLLC

Don't forget to join us for our webinar next week where presenters will discuss the history of the diagnostic overshadowing bias in ID and will review past and present research as well as the current state of our knowledge about this bias. Register now! https://bit.ly/4e7qvxq #AAIDD #IDD #Webinar #register

We are thrilled to be sponsoring tomorrow’s Advocate NH Conference 2024: The Art of Advocacy! Our Lead Consultant, Julie Lago, is also honored to be speaking on the importance of advocating for the mental health needs of those living with disabilities at the 3rd Annual Disability Justice Parade & Festival this Saturday! Did you know people with disabilities are statistically 5 times more likely to experience emotional/mental distress than those without disabilities? Join us! There is still time to register! #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthForAll #BookendsTherapy #advocatenhconference #AdvocateNH

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Gainful and meaningful employment has a direct connection to whole-person health, including improved mental health. As we know that those with disabilities are underemployed, as well as statistically more likely to experience mental illness than those without disabilities, it is imperative that we recognize the impact appropriate workplace accommodations can have in an employees life as a whole. The Department of Labor has provided this wonderful resource, "that?provides access to more than 700 accommodation ideas for workers with disabilities and their employers." https://lnkd.in/e4BFf_Ez

We're recruiting parents with intellectual or developmental disability for the Empowering Disabled Parents Intervention, which will take place on Zoom for 3-4 sessions with a disabled parent facilitator. The study is compensated. Here's the link to sign up: https://lnkd.in/ebzfZrsQ ?Do you have suggestions or contacts I should reach out to to help recruit for this study??

We are thrilled to be sponsoring the Advocate NH Conference: The Art of Advocacy on October 4th in Concord, NH. Presented by the UNH Institute on Disability and ABLE NH, along with the support of People First NH, this will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with the amazing advocates of NH to learn more about the art of advocacy and build your advocacy community! Register here or explore the link for more information! Hope to see you there! #TheArtOfAdvocacy #AdvocateNHConference #ABLENH #UNHIOD #PeopleFirstNH #ConnectionsAllWays #BookendsTherapy #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #MentalHealthForAll https://lnkd.in/e4f98-em

Thank you NADD for sharing this great resource!

Should the letter "A" be added to DEI? I’ve noticed people advocating for the letter “A” to be added to the acronym DEI. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the addition of the “A” would represent Accessibility. For me, adding it doesn’t feel right. Now, please hear me out before assuming I don’t care about accessibility. As someone who needs accessibility to be part of the conversation and implemented, for my own inclusion, I view it as an integral part of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Without accessibility, I don’t feel like I belong, in a group, workplace, or elsewhere. Without it, I don't feel like I’m receiving equitable access or opportunity. Without accessibility, I feel there can be no true inclusion. Today I wanted to share a graphic I created hopefully showing how for me accessibility is already an integral part of DEI. P.s I am not saying don't use it, but if you are going to, at least live up to it and be actually accessible. #TuesdayThoughts #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledBySociety #Accessibility Image Description: A Disabled By Society graphic. A dark background filled with solid coloured stick people and outlines of people representing visible and non-visible disabilities. The title reads "Accessibility in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, (or whatever acronym you use)". Below are five text boxes with a statement and clipart. They read: 1. Diversity acknowledges our differences, including our access needs - the global accessibility symbol, a person inside a circle, only the circle has been made by other people. 2. Equality ensures everyone can engage equally - two people on each side of an equal symbol. 3. Equity considers individual circumstances - three people, one standing on one level, the second on a second level and the third person with visible Disability on a third level. 4. Inclusion is achieved when accessibility is part of the conversation and implemented - a flow of people, one wheelchair user, one person using a laptop and one holding something. 5. Belonging happens when Disabled people are accepted, valued, seen and heard - a heart inside squiggles.

Turns out, chasing happiness can actually make you less happy, says Emily Esfahani Smith. Here’s a different goal to consider — and the 4 pillars to achieving it: https://t.ted.com/1t0bya5

HR and management idea: believe disabled employees who request accommodations. Then give them what they need to do the job.

Emotionally intelligent leaders know true leadership is much more than just giving orders. Credit to: Nihar Chhaya, MBA, MCC Original post below ?????? Emotionally intelligent leaders know true leadership is much more than just giving orders. It's about: ? Listening ? Empowering ? Genuinely caring It's also: ? Making decisions ? Holding accountable ? Solving problems as a team Leadership isn't about being on top. It's about lifting others up. Enhance your leadership style with these tips: 1. Start by listening more than you speak. 2. Be decisive while also being open to input. 3. Empower your team; allow them room to learn. 4. Recognize and celebrate the wins, big and small. 5. Face challenges with a problem-solving mindset. Leadership is an art. The canvas? Your team. The colors? Your actions. Be the leader who inspires. Not just the one who instructs. ______________ Follow for more Useful Infographics