New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, the NY Alliance is pleased to hold a series of webinars focused on employment first and creating inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. On October 27, there will be a FREE webinar creative Funding for a Creative Approach: Putting Customized Employment to Work from 1pm-2pm via Zoom. Register today at https://zoom.us//regi/tJEocuCqqD8uGN0_W_uuGDqF0ushJX4l8Foj

Join the ABLE National Resource Center on Thursday, October 29th from 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET for their National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) webinar on Increasing ABLE Account Savings Through Employment during COVID-19. To register, go to https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_uxDXsWRjTjWS_EjHNuCS9Q

Finding and coordinating services for children with #SpecialNeeds can be very challenging, especially when you first begin your journey. Visit the Essentials for Navigating Multiple Human Service Systems section of the NYS Multiple Systems Navigator website for some essential tips that should help make that journey a smoother one.

Tomorrow, October 20th, Families Together in New York State will be offering an hour-long overview on holistic healing at 4pm via Zoom. This presentation will explore several different approaches to maintaining emotional wellbeing, covering topics such as yoga and meditation, the energy within the body, foods that fuel the soul, harnessing our passions, and more! Register for the event at: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZcpcO-sqDwsH9VvIV---J20ZNX9hcPXD

The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology posted a new episode of its Future of Work podcast series on "How Customer Experience Starts with Accessibility." In this episode, Ted Drake, Global Accessibility Leader at Intuit, discusses accessibility's impact on the customer experience.

Today is the last day to respond to the 2020 Census!

The general election is less than a month away on Tuesday, November 3rd. Learn more about ways you can vote and tips to make it an easier experience. The last of 4 session will be hosted on Friday, October 23rd at 10am by League Of Women Voters of NYS and Disability Rights New York. Join the Zoom session here: https://zoom.us/j/96409985919

Join the U.S. Department of Labor to celebrate the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This virtual event will be hosted on Tuesday, October 20th at 2:00pm sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ndeam-2020-building-a-future-t

This October, celebrate 75 years of National Disability Employment Awareness month (NDEAM)! NDEAM celebrates America's workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices. You can find more resources about planning your own NDEAM observance, including the official poster in English or Spanish at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

As New York State is continuing to reopen, it is important to remember the importance of social distancing and wearing a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep you and your loved ones safe. Learn more about COVID-19 in multiple languages from New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities here: https://opwdd.ny.gov/coronavi/covid-19-plain-language-flyer

Change is difficult for most people and is often more difficult for individuals who rely on a carefully crafted set of services. When youth move from one system to another, families and youth are often fearful of service gaps and setbacks. Early planning is key to a smooth transition. View the NYS Multiple Systems Navigator’s Transition to Adulthood section (http://bit.ly/2aznNFO) to be better prepared.

Learn more about ways you can vote and tips & tricks to make it an easy experience. The next virtual presentation is tomorrow, October 8th and you can join here: https://zoom.us/j/93979457378!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Each year, NDEAM celebrates America’s workers with disabilities and reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices.