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Another WASE 2023 keynote message:
You may find that you’ve fallen out of love with your work or with yourself. Do not despair. You CAN fall in love again!
#inclusionworks
Was listening to @CrookedMedia’s WAD pod this morning. Interesting piece about child labor law violations at McD’s franchises. When the piece ended and went to a commercial break, the first ad? For McDonalds! 🙄🤔🤷🏻♀️
Grateful to have competitive integrated employment for PWD included as part of the vetting process for the next Labor Secretary. Thank you, @SenatorHassan for raising the question. and Acting Secretary @JulieSuCA for the thoughtful reply. #EmploymentFirst@NationalAPSE
✅ Annual report released
✅ Annual meeting held
✅ Annual conference registration & request for proposals launched
✅ Curled up under a heated blanket with a margarita
#lovemyjob#lovemyteam
If you’re concerned about the crush of kids getting sick with COVID/flu/RSV, there’s an intermediate strategy between doing nothing and schools going virtual. It’s a 4-letter word.
Hey, Maryland friends! Interested in how mid-term candidates are thinking about disability issues? Check out this resource from @Respect_Ability!
https://t.co/c3JZ0SeeTs
#vote#midterms#CripTheVote
“The practice is known as informal removal, defined by the U.S. Education Department as an action taken by school staff in response to a child’s behavior that excludes the child for part or all of the school day — or even indefinitely.”
https://t.co/hddY2lCkrB
The APSE National Board seeks to add an At-Large Member with expertise in finance and fund development for a 1yr appt . We especially encourage those with lived experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion to apply.
Click HERE to learn more! https://t.co/5XkKQ3NRHr
"When the plaintiffs in Lane v. Brown won, it ensured people with disabilities would be paid at the same rate as workers without disabilities, and that they would receive employment support from the state to find a job that suits them."
https://t.co/A0GPqwA1YS