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It has been an exciting journey to become a "blogger" and develop new content with regular blogs on important vocational rehabilitation and community rehabilitation topics. We have created five blogs in recent weeks. If you have not had a chance to read these, please take the time to review our blog page. Here is what we have posted to date: Blog # 1 - The Role of Case Management in Counseling, Blog # 2 - Our Future as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. Blog # 3 - Transformative Nature of Case Management Software for Vocational Rehabilitation and Community Rehabilitation Programs. Blog # 4 - Community Rehabilitation Programs and Vocational Rehabilitation – Essential Partners for Successful Employment, Blog # 5 - Celebrating 34 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The link for our blogs is: https://lnkd.in/g6HmTRVH #vocationalrehabilitation #vocationalrehabilitationcounselors #communityrehabilitation #electronichealthrecords #ADA #casemanagementsoftware #AwareexpressforCRP #Aware #supportedemployment

Iowa Blueprint for Change (IBC) has a new website launching today! IBC is a federal grant that supports the work of Vocational Rehabilitation by helping Iowans with disabilities obtain equal benefits and compensation in the #workforce. The new website includes additional resources and stories showcasing the work being done to improve disability #employment in Iowa. Learn more by visiting https://lnkd.in/gPN5_hXR

With nearly 13% of the population identifying as having a disability — it is critical that we ensure equal access to all Washington State citizens. Several DSHS Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) staff attended and presented at the “Accessibility Matters” conference, put on by the Information Professional Management Association (IPMA) The two-day conference was held in person and online at Saint Martin's University in Lacey on October 8 and 9, 2024. Topics covered at the event included: ~How the changes to Title II of the ADA will impact State and Local government agencies. ~WaTech Accessibility Policy 188 Updates and strategies on how to become compliant. ~Why accessibility should matter to you and how you can create a more accessible environment in your government agency. DVR staff presented on case management and the DVR's business unit presented on reasonable accommodations. State employees from around Washington gained new insights from subject matter experts in human centered design, contracts, accessibility myths, and more to better serve customers, staff, and the general public. To learn more about DSHS's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation visit https://lnkd.in/gCXmjZ-2 To learn more about the event visit: https://lnkd.in/gJT-ZPMy

Your abilities and capabilities are what make you unique – and an asset to any employer. That’s something Michigan Rehabilitation Services understands. MRS helps individuals with disabilities with the training they need to be successful in the workforce. See how they can help you or a loved one at Michigan.gov/MRS. #MRS #AMoreInclusiveMI

May 16th is GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) Foundation. This day is meant to increase awareness of how important accessibility is in everyday life for all of us. It is important to become literate in accessibility. This means understanding disability and inclusive design. Inclusive design is defined as “The belief and methodology of creating buildings, products, or environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability, or other factors.” (source: digital.gov) As a health care provider and occupational therapist accessibility for our clients is of significance and impacts quality of life not just from the built community but also from the digital platforms we use as well as the printed material commonly provided our clients at the time of discharge from our services. There are numerous resources that provide guidance on accessibility. Below is one that everyone needs to watch. Presented in a kind and visual way to illustrate how to interact with others in places of work and public spaces. #GAAD #Accessibility #digitalaccessibility #occupationaltherapy #inculsivedesign #userexperience #plainlanguage #qualityoflife Teaching disability sensitivity (3:40 min) > https://lnkd.in/eA4KfRYQ User Experience – TED Talk: It's not fair having 12 pairs of legs with Aimee Mullins (10 min) > https://lnkd.in/eqC44Pqu

Sense's college service helps disabled people develop the skills they need to find long-term, meaningful work. This great film from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) highlights this and shows how assistive tech is making a difference.

Providers: Don’t miss the Disability Etiquette for Healthcare Professionals session at the Disability & Healthcare Summit! Learn how to better serve patients with disabilities and improve your understanding of their unique needs. 📅 October 17th, 2024 | 🏛 UB’s Jacobs School of Medicine 🔗 Registration is FREE: [Insert link] #DisabilityEtiquette #HealthcareTraining #InclusiveCare #DisabilitySummit

On this day, International Day of People with Disabilities, I wanted to highlight how inclusion of people with disabilities should be thought of at all times. My focus is usually in health, education and employment. However, there are other areas we must also attend to...planning for emergencies is one of them! Congratulations (and my gratitude) to Michelle Villeneuve and team for the fantastic 'Disability Inclusive Emergency Management' toolkit which gives us clear guidance. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/gY6w9iKM

WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE COURTS? The case contends that when the school informed Mr. Perez and his family that he would not be graduating, the family filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Education, alleging that the school failed to provide him with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Read more here https://buff.ly/4b2OcoH #ShadesOfCommunication #Shades #SLP #FAPE #IDEA #SpeechLanguagePathology #Diverse #CelebratingDiversity #ShadesSpeak

Understanding ADLs: The Key to Independence 🌟 Swipe through to discover the six essential Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and learn why they are crucial in assessing the care needs of individuals, especially our seniors and those with disabilities.⬇️ #mycarefinders #mycarefinderseniortips #seniorcare