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Addressing Ableism and Building a More Inclusive Workplace

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and promoting disability inclusion. One in four people in the US has an ADA-defined disability, meaning each person currently employed likely has colleagues with disabilities and regularly provides services for people with disabilities. Aging also increases disabilities as members of the workforce age and adapt. As an organization working every day to help Read more

By Ava Pizziferri, ago

Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Jillian Mercado

September 15th through October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and explore the rich histories, cultures, and immense contributions of this diverse community. This month, we’re highlighting Jillian Mercado, an Afro-Dominican American model, actress, and strong disability advocate who has created shifts in how we see style, beauty, and strength in media. Born in New York to Dominican parents, Jillian Mercado grew up loving fashion. However, she rarely saw anyone who looked Read more

By Kassi Soulard, ago

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