Tune in on January 22 at 1:00 PM CT for a webinar on "Tapping into Disabled Talent in Rural Communities," hosted by Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). Learn about strategies employers can use to include and support people with disabilities in the workforce in rural communities. Hear about the unique challenges disabled employees in rural communities face and solutions to address them. Explore effective strategies to recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities in businesses located in rural areas. Register now! https://lnkd.in/et3MeWqU
Disability:IN Minnesota
Non-profit Organization Management
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 1,309 followers
Your business partner for disability inclusion.
About us
Mission Statement:
We promote best employment practices and enhance employment opportunities for skilled candidates with disabilities.
Disability:IN Minnesota is a state affiliate of National Disability:IN.
Disability:IN Minnesota offers participating employers resources for recruiting candidates with disabilities, information on disability issues and topics, recognition for best disability employment practices, and exposure to an untapped market for goods and services.
Disability:IN Minnesota began with a small group of employers who were concerned that more than 70% of working-age people with disabilities were unemployed. This model purports a primary business principle–success breeds success. When an employer talks about the benefits of hiring candidates with disabilities, other employers are eager to do the same.
Disability:IN Minnesota recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. The affiliate began in August 2000 when Northwest Airlines hosted an executive breakfast to launch Disability:IN Minnesota. Northwest Airlines then served as the lead employer of Disability:IN Minnesota. The founding members of Disability:IN Minnesota’s steering committee included: 3M, American Express Financial Advisors, Deluxe, Medtronic, West Group, The Disability Institute, Millennium Technical Institute, and the Minnesota Department of Economic Security.
In 2003, Disability:IN Minnesota established itself as a 501c3 non-profit organization.
Disability:IN Minnesota employers are recognized both locally and nationally for upholding policies and practices that remove barriers for individuals with disabilities related to various aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job accommodations, accessibility, benefits, training and advancement.
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External link for Disability:IN Minnesota
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Eden Prairie, Minnesota
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- disability, minnesota, business, professionals, networking, supply chain, diversity, inclusion, employment, DEI, disabilities, mentor, graduates, career fair, DOBE, recruiting, disability awareness, accommodations, disclosure, accessibility, ADA, mentee, partner, disability inclusion, business partner, member, and membership
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574 Prairie Center Dr
135 #105
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344, US
Employees at Disability:IN Minnesota
Updates
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Today kicks off our 2025 Career Connections Mentoring Program! 🎉 Thank you to all who applied and congratulations to the 26 individuals participating in this year's cohort. We look forward to connecting with you in the weeks ahead. The Career Connections Mentoring Program is a 3-month professional mentoring experience offering one-on-one relationships rooted in reciprocal learning. Learn more and consider applying for the 2026 cohort: https://lnkd.in/gDtfy-QZ #CareerConnectionsMentoringProgram #Mentoring #DisabilityInclusion ID: Graphic reads 2025 Career Connections Mentoring Program in white and blue text against a yellow background. To the left is a photo of a Black man wearing headphones waving hello to someone on a virtual meeting on his laptop. In the top left corner is a circular graphic that reads "Mentee" at the top and "Mentor" at the bottom in dark blue text in front of a green background. A white USB charging cable connects the two words in the center of the graphic.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! Did you know that more than 3 million people in the U.S. have glaucoma? The The National Eye Institute projects this number will reach 4.2 million by 2030, a 58 percent increase. Learn more about this condition and raise awareness: https://lnkd.in/eR_NhJU3
January Is Glaucoma Awareness Month - Glaucoma Research Foundation
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Tune in on January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM for “Advancing Equity: Building a Strong Workforce by Including Workers with Disabilities.” This online discussion hosted by ODEP the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will cover several topics for supporting and advancing disability inclusion in the workforce. Start the new year off right by learning about inclusive hiring practices and strategies for retaining and supporting disabled employees on the job. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gS3aeb7y #DisabilityInclusion #WorkforceInclusion #Accessibility
Advancing Equity: Building a Strong Workforce by Including Workers with Disabilities
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Curious how your company is doing on disability inclusion? The Disability Equality Index (DEI) remains the premier global benchmark for disability inclusion policies, trusted by over 70% of Fortune 100 companies. The benchmark now spans eight countries, providing comprehensive insights into workplace disability inclusion practices worldwide. Join us online on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 PM (CDT) / 1:00 PM (EST) for “Disability Equality Index: Get Informed and Getting Engaged." Hear from Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Programs for Disability:IN, on the process, value, and impact of participating in the DEI. Don't miss this learning opportunity! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjdRnj2e #Disability #Inclusion #DEI #DisabilityEqualityIndex ID: Graphic reads ”Disability Equality Index: Get Informed and Getting Engaged with Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Programs, Disability:IN" in white text against a dark blue background. Below is a green decorative border that reads "Wednesday, January 29, 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET. Join us online!" in white text. To the right is a photo of four professionals having a business meeting. The participants are gathered around a table and are laughing.
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Get prepared for Disability:IN Minnesota's 2025 Virtual Career Fair and other networking opportunities! On Tuesday, January 13, from 2:00 -3:00 PM, CareerForce MN is hosting an online workshop on " Making the Most of Job Fairs." Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/gt4QFdS7 #CareerFair #OnlineWorkshop #JobFairs #Hiring #DisabilityInclusion ID: Photo of an individual participating in a virtual meeting. They are sitting at a desk, working on a laptop, and drinking a cup of tea. Colorful notebooks surround the laptop
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"Creating an inclusive workplace means ensuring that employees living with disabilities have the tools and resources they need to succeed. It’s a win-win situation: All employees are supported with the tools and flexibility they need to thrive in their positions, and employers create a culture of equity and maximize the potential of every team member."
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Did you know that approximately 40-66 percent of incarcerated people have a disability? Did you know Minnesota employers can access various complementary incentive programs designed to support companies that offer opportunities to people with a criminal record and others with barriers to employment? Check out this list from CareerForce MN for a variety of financial incentives, training support, and resources for employers in hiring people with systemic barriers to employment: https://lnkd.in/g2zpuPjJ #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityJustice
Incentives for hiring people with a criminal record or other barriers to employment | CareerForce
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This past year was a year of progress for disability inclusion in the workplace. Check out Disability:IN's 2024 Impact Report to learn more, including five key actions that companies and individuals can take to advance disability inclusion in business today! https://lnkd.in/gM3N4UN8 #DisabilityInclusion #Accessibility #Access #Inclusion
2024 Impact Report - Disability:IN
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Are you curious about the Disability Equality Index (DEI)? Join us online on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 PM (CDT) / 1:00 PM (EST) for “Disability Equality Index: Get Informed and Getting Engaged." Hear from Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President, Strategy & Programs for Disability:IN, on the process, value, and impact of participating in the DEI. Learn more and register today! https://lnkd.in/gjdRnj2e #Disability #Inclusion #DEI #DisabilityEqualityIndex ID: ID: Graphic reads ”Disability Equality Index: Get Informed and Getting Engaged with Russell Shaffer, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Programs, Disability:IN" in white text against a dark blue background. Below is a green decorative border that reads "Wednesday, January 29, 12:00 PM CT / 1:00 PM ET. Join us online!" in white text. To the right is a photo of four professionals having a business meeting. The participants are gathered around a table and are laughing. One of the participants is working on a laptop and another participant is sitting at the table in a wheelchair.
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