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Improved Communication in the Workplace for People Who Are Deaf David Hoffman has worked at Costco for seven years. During those years, he has been promoted six times. Recently, he has moved from a part-time position to a full-time position as a gas attendant. In part, David credits advanced technology such as Video Remote Interpreting […]

As part of its “Mental Health at Work” initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a video public service announcement (PSA) to help advance mental health and wellness in the workforce. Launched in May during Mental Health Awareness Month, the DOL “Mental Health at Work” initiative offers resources for employers, workers and others—all designed to

Many individuals who have had strokes recover without limitations. Some individuals have temporary limitations while others have more long-term issues. Strokes can occur at any age, but are more common in people 65 years or older. Individuals who have had strokes can have short or long-term limitations that are cognitive or motor related.  Accommodations for individuals

Thursday, May 18th was Global Accessibility Awareness Day, sponsored by the  GAAD Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to make accessibility a core requirement for digital technology and products. What does digital accessibility mean? According to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C): “Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people

The Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society recently launched a new mental health awareness public service announcement campaign. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy and Major League Baseball, the PSA aims to raise awareness about the importance of worker well-being and provide resources to those in need of

We were excited to be invited on to Keloland Living to discuss Employment Disability Resources on April 24, 2023. We are grateful for the Keloland Tradition of Caring grant we received! Read the full article on the Keloland website.

The Boards of Vocational Rehabilitation, Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired, and the Statewide Independent Living Council are seeking your assistance with soliciting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Awards. These awards recognize the valuable role that employers, businesses, and organizations play in employing people with disabilities, as well as celebrating the contributions of workers

 Includes Information on Discrimination Against Job Applicants WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released an updated resource document, “Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act,” explaining how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and employees who are deaf or hard of hearing or