June is PTSD Awareness Month
One message from our recent West Meets East conversation with Dr. Tom Anez continues to resonate: “PTSD does not define who I am. It’s part of who I am, but it’s not me.”
As a disabled combat veteran, vocational rehabilitation specialist, and reentry facilitator, Dr. Anez shared that PTSD is often misunderstood. While it may be a lifelong condition for some individuals, it does not mean a person cannot work, contribute, lead, or thrive.
People living with PTSD bring resilience, determination, empathy, and valuable skills to our workplaces and communities. Understanding, flexibility, and support can make a meaningful difference in helping individuals succeed.
This PTSD Awareness Month, let’s challenge stigma and remember that a diagnosis does not define a person’s potential.
Watch the full West Meets East conversation on our EDR’s website by clicking this link.
Employment Disability Resources is proud to offer the Disability Employment Partner program!
In partnership with the Sioux Falls Disability Awareness and Accessibility Review Board (DAARB), we give local businesses who employ one or more people with disabilities an award to acknowledge and celebrate their diverse, inclusive workplace culture. Watch for the “Disability Employment Partner” sticker on the doors of local businesses.
The following businesses recently received an award:
- Health Connect
- Winsupply
For more information about employing individuals with disabilities, please contact:
Vicki Stewart, Executive Director
Employment Disability Resources
2900 W. 11th Street, Suite 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-215-1760 or [email protected]