Join our subject-matter expert speakers at this FREE session to learn what it means to meet your ADA obligations under these standards, what to do if your business does not meet its obligations, and why many businesses are being threatened with related lawsuits. You will leave with the tools and knowledge you need to meet all of your obligations under the ADA and building code.
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Remember to REV UP and VOTE on Election Day (November 7)!
State and local elections affect many important aspects of our communities. Unfortunately, voter turnout for local elections is consistently low, leaving many voices unheard. Let’s make sure our elected officials pay attention to the power of the DISABILITY VOTE and the needs of our community!
DHS posts 2017 legislative session summary
The state Department of Human Services has prepared a summary of 2017 legislative changes and actions that affect the Community Supports Administration. The changes affect chemical and mental health, deaf and hard of hearing services, disability services and housing and supportive services.
Metropolitan Council seeks applicants for advisory committees
The Metropolitan Council encourages community members to apply for openings on several advisory committees. “Our advisory committees provide some of the best ways to influence regional decisions,” said Metropolitan Council Chair Alene Tchourumoff. “Each member partners with the Council members to provide a wide variety of viewpoints….[W]e need different voices at the table to assure our advisory committees reflect the communities we serve.”
Understanding implicit bias and its influence (webinar)
Join the Minnesota Department of Human Rights for a webinar on Implicit Bias at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25. Implicit bias refers to the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious manner. Employers, business owners, human resource professionals, state contractors will gain a better understanding of the impact implicit bias has in employment and how to address the issue through awareness and training.
A Global Untapped Talent Pool: Employees with Disabilities
“A first-of-its-kind study published by the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI) in partnership with US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) finds that far more people than expected have a disability: In the U.S., 30 percent of college-educated employees working full-time in white-collar professions. CTI’s report Disabilities and Inclusion has uncovered that employees with disabilities make up an enormous global talent pool that employers overlook far too often- to their own detriment.”