In last week’s blog, we introduced this year’s theme for National Disability Awareness Month (NDEAM), “Inclusion Drives Innovation.” I think most people agree with that statement. Inclusion and innovation are buzzwords we hear often and of course every organization includes similar wording within their mission statement; but what exactly does it mean? Continue reading ‘Inclusion Drives Innovation’
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Inclusion Drives Innovation
Published October 9, 2017 awareness , Employment Leave a CommentTags: culture, Disability, Diversity, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, important, inclusion, innovation, NDEAM, people, Workforce Solutions
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Published October 2, 2017 accessibility , awareness , Employment Leave a CommentTags: awareness, celebrate, Disability, Employment, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, ideas, inclusion, NDEAM, october, opportunity, people, practices, success, Workforce Solutions
For more than 70 years, Americans have celebrated the inclusion of people with disabilities as a valuable asset to the workforce during the month of October which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme for NDEAM is “Inclusion Drives Innovation” as Americans reflect on the important role that different perspectives play in workforce success. Continue reading ‘National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)’
Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week
Published June 26, 2017 accessibility , Employment ClosedTags: awareness, Deaf-Blind, Disability, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Texas, Workforce Solutions
We all have important roles to play in building the Texas of tomorrow. Therefore, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, do hereby proclaim June 25-30, 2017, to be Helen Keller Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week in Texas, and urge the appropriate recognition whereof. In official recognition whereof, I hereby affix my signature this the 6th day of June, 2017. — Office of the Governor Continue reading ‘Deaf-Blindness Awareness Week’
Eliminating Chronic Homelessness
Published October 24, 2016 Employment 3 CommentsTags: assistance, computers, Disability, Diversity, employer, Gulf Coast, hiring, Houston jobs, NDEAM, self sufficiency, Workforce Solutions
This month (October) is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for Americans to highlight the diversity workers with disabilities bring to the labor market. I believe it is important for employers to recognize everyone’s abilities regardless of their race, religion, age, or disability. Today, innovative business leaders seek a competitive edge, and people with disabilities represent an endless stream of talent in the workforce. Continue reading ‘Eliminating Chronic Homelessness’
A Formula for Inclusion
Published October 17, 2016 Employment ClosedTags: ability, business, Disability, diverse, equal, formula, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, inclusion, national, NDEAM, october, opportunity, reasonable, Workforce Solutions
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) which celebrates how everyone’s ability plays a role in diversity. For more than 70 years, this month has educated the public about the value of a diverse workforce. The theme for October 2016 is “Inclusion Works.” Continue reading ‘A Formula for Inclusion’
Web Accessibility
Published August 23, 2016 Employment 1 CommentTags: accessibility, Disability, Employment, guidelines, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, Internet, JAWS, keyboard, Magic, technology, track-ball, web, wia, Workforce Solutions
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires most people to begin considering accessibility to all people regardless of ability, not to mention equal footing in the public arena including the employment sector. So what does web accessibility have to do with any of that, and furthermore, what is web accessibility? Continue reading ‘Web Accessibility’
Always Unique, Totally Interesting, Sometimes Mysterious
Published January 25, 2016 Employment 2 CommentsTags: abilities, ASD, autism, Disability, Employers, Gulf Coast, Houston jobs, potential, provide, social, work, Workforce Solutions, workplace
There’s one market segment of potential employees in the United States that often go unnoticed by employers, and that’s odd because this segment of future employees/people is the third largest in the nation. Continue reading ‘Always Unique, Totally Interesting, Sometimes Mysterious’
