Disability Rights & Resources

Disability Employment is not just about hiring. What really matters is RETENTION and WORKPLACE CULTURE. Government Executive shares some startling statistics. The EEOC reported in 2018 people with disabilities were 27% more likely to leave federal employment than their non-disabled colleagues. Similarly, the US Government Accountability Office reported in 2020 of the 223,000 people with disabilities hired between 2011-2017 nearly 40% stayed less than one year. There are a few things every organization needs to improve retention. ? An accommodation policy and process that is simple, well defined and gets employees what they need within two weeks. ? Create a culture of inclusion. There should be visible signs of inclusion like using captions during meetings, asking about inclusion preferences frequently and often, a published list of accessible restaurants and hotels near your offices. ? Listen. Really listen to the employee experiences of what it's like to be disabled at your company. Sean Michael Newhouse | #DisabledAndCapable #EmployeeExperience #HumanResources #Amplify ID: An AI created image of employees milling around an office with glass window. Employees are in suits and two of the employees are wheelchair users.

Yesterday, we were asked this question. "Why do we need Disability Employment Awareness Month?" #DisabilityInclusion #HumanResources #DisabledAndCapable #Innovation ID: Purple background with white lettering reads Why we need Disability Employment Awareness Month. 90% of companies focus on workplace gender issues, 75% focus race and ethnicity issues, but only 5% of companies even recognize disability as a diversity segment.

“People with disabilities are the largest minority in the world, and we are the most underrepresented in entertainment.” -Maysoon Zayid #Disability #Entertainment #WednesdayWisdom

Read the Presidential Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. #NDEAM https://lnkd.in/eRHQwauS

Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them! Let’s celebrate our theme “Access to Good Jobs for All” as we launch National Disability Employment Awareness Month! ?? Read our reflections in our latest blog post (https://lnkd.in/e5vFA2Mp), tell us in the comments what you’ve planned for the month, and tag us in your event posts! #NDEAM #AccessToGoodJobsforAll #DisabilityEmployment

If you or someone you know was impacted Hurricane #Helene, we gathered these lists so you can start finding available state & local resources. Also, be sure to check FEMA.gov/Helene for daily updates from our agency.

Today marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Why do so many DEI professionals exclude disability? Disability is the MOST inclusive minority globally. Race, gender, age, religion, identity, culture -- disability is a part of them all. Yet, disability is usually left out of the conversation. - This is not a “focus less on other groups” post. - This is a “realize intersectionality exists” post. The compound effect of another marginalized group + disability is a real issue we need to face. DEI can’t be reduced to a single identity: - Disabled women are 2.5x more likely to experience poorer medical outcomes - Disabled members of LGBTQ+ are more 4x more likely to experience mental health issues. - Disabled black men are 3x more likely to face unemployment → There is no inclusion without intersectionality. ← Taking an intersectional approach gives you a comprehensive lens to view potential discrimination that can compound due to societal barriers. Take a step back. Be more curious. Ask yourself “what might I be missing?” #intersectionality #accessibility #dei #deia #NDEAM #inclusion #diversity #disability #shrm [image description: a picture of me in a tan suit ricking my prosthetic hand. There is a graphic of a thought bubble like a social media post above my head that says “disability intersects all diversity and is a part of all communities”]

It's Disability Voting Rights Week! ??? If you or someone you know has a disability that makes voting challenging, it's important to know your rights. Here are some helpful resources available in North Carolina to ensure you can vote and get the accommodations you need. Reach out if you have questions or need support during the elections! Thank you, Disability Rights & Resources, Charlotte for a great insightful session on Disability Voting Rights yesterday. #DisabilityVoting #VotingRights #YourVoteMatters

The reception in celebration of Disability Pride and the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act was held at the White House on Monday, September 9, 2024, on the South Lawn. NCIL Executive Director Theo Braddy was in attendance and said, “One of the best moments was when I was invited with Tony Coelho and other distinguished leaders to have a private chat with the President. The White House photographer took photos, and President Biden stated that I was a man of courage.” Images: 1) Theo Braddy and Amy Nieves; 2) Theo Braddy and Bob Williams; 3) Theo Braddy and Kimberly Tissot; 4) President Biden speaks from a podium; 5) Theo Braddy and Risa Jaz Rifkind; 6) Theo Braddy and Ted Kennedy Jr.; 7) Theo Braddy and Tony Coelho.?