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In honor of National Disability Independence Day, we are highlighting VaryAbility. VaryAbility's mission is to assist individuals with disabilities with their employment goals while also connecting employers with skilled job seekers. Learn more about their journey by reading our blog: https://ow.ly/AT4J50SKo2Y

Have you read the latest blog from the Greater Green Bay Chamber? It was fun helping them write the blog in honor of National Disability Independence Day and on the anniversary of the signing of the American's with Disability Act. Read the blog below. #ADA #nationaldisabilityindependenceday

New Disability Action Plan to make the UK the most accessible place in the world! This month marks the publication of the Governments Disability Action Plan. A journey shaped by 1,300 voices during a 12-week consultation last year, resulting in a roadmap for 2024 that aims to enhance the daily lives of disabled people and set the stage for enduring change. Seven themes emerged within the consultation responses, and proposals have been amended accordingly where possible. The seven themes were: 🔹 Policies should be informed by disabled people’s experiences 🔹 Clear, measurable actions are needed, with clear accountability 🔹 Consideration of disabled people’s financial circumstances and the cost of living 🔹 Sufficient funding for specific actions 🔹 Ensure the inclusion of all disabled people 🔹 Improved and accessible communications about government services and resources 🔹 Equality of opportunity for disabled and non-disabled people Find out more and read the plan here: https://lnkd.in/exa8Z4Bf #IntepretingMatters #DisabilityActionPlan #BSL #BritishSignLanguage https://lnkd.in/e22H4NXA

We have published the mid-strategy evaluation of the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020–25 which looks at the progress of the strategy so far. The strategy is an important part of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to improving the employment outcomes for people with disability. Improving the representation of people with disability at all levels in the APS is a critical first step to ensuring the APS workforce reflects the communities they serve. Read the interim evaluation here: https://lnkd.in/gnZafZNy

Employment and disability in Australia: Improving employment outcomes for people with disability https://lnkd.in/gFngAjK5

There are an estimated 2.1 million Australians of working age who have a disability but only 48% of those are employed. At KPMG we believe empowering people with disability means removing barriers and creating a culture for everyone to thrive. Today, we are incredibly proud to launch our second Action and Inclusion plan. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Disability Network and drawing on internal feedback, our three-year plan is an evolution of the work started in our first plan and accelerates the removal of barriers impacting our people with disability. The new plan will focus our work on uplifting the career development of people with disability, improving the accessibility of our end-to-end recruitment processes, and is a multi-year approach to enhancing the accessibility of our technology and deepening our relationships with clients to progress disability inclusion across corporate Australia. We asked a few of our people to share their journey as our people with disability at KPMG and what this new plan means to them, you can read their full stories in our plan.

Ensuring your website is accessible to everyone is crucial for an inclusive online presence. One simple yet powerful method to check accessibility is the Tab Test. By navigating your site using only the keyboard's tab key, you can easily identify any issues with focus, order, and visibility. This straightforward check can help you spot and fix navigational barriers, making your website more user-friendly for individuals with disabilities. Remember, accessibility is not just a feature; it's a necessity for a truly inclusive digital experience. #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #DigitalInclusion #UXDesign

https://lnkd.in/gDrrM8NG https://lnkd.in/g23hiWeM Disability Reframed - Exploring the state of disability in America

What you should know about disability pride month and what it means to those of us both within and outside of the disability community. https://lnkd.in/e5--WcFy #DisabilityPrideMonth #InclusionMatters #AccessibilityForAll #DisabilityAwareness #EqualityForAll

Today may be the last day of Disability Pride Month, but that doesn't mean reading books with disability representation comes to an end. Here are 15 more book recommendations with disability rep we suggest adding to your TBR (to be read)!