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Scott, a young man with a disability who loves motoring, dreams of driving a truck. He is in college, exploring a career in auto mechanics. Viewed from a wider perspective, Scott is part of a movement to expand college enrollment to students with disabilities and bring their talents into the workforce. But Scott's focus is on the here and now. "I am taking classes and exploring my interests. I like my classes. I feel confident. … College is keeping me on the move."
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Reimagining Quality: Connecting Ideas to Action and a Better Life
For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, quality means having choices, building meaningful relationships, participating in community life, and shaping one’s own future. Ever since it began in 1991, the Reimagining Quality Conference has helped turn ideas into action so people can live the lives they want.
ICI co-sponsors this conference, and Institute staff, such as Julie Bershadsky (pictured), have been prominent speakers. She explored how statewide policies relate to workforce outcomes. Another ICI speaker, Jerry Smith, stressed the importance of clear, plain language. “Funders of research do want to know the outcomes, and we have to present it in a way that is understandable and shows why this research is important,” he said.
Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an annual recognition of the positive impact of people with disabilities on the American workforce. NDEAM acknowledges and celebrates the diverse value and impact people with disabilities bring to the workforce. Join us in celebrating NDEAM.
The spirit behind NDEAM is to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse value and impact people with disabilities bring to the workforce. The theme for this year’s NDEAM is "Celebrating Value and Talent."
