We’re constantly amazed by the different types of academic partners who find our programming valuable. This month we worked with American University on a Hearts of Glass event that engaged stakeholders in the Department of Health Studies and those in the Master’s Program in Special Education. “Creates a terrific environment for an interdisciplinary discussion on disability inclusion, health, and …
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Endings & Beginnings
It was an honor to close out 2022 by providing programming for the newest employee resource group (ERG) at Stripe — Adapt. “Adapt supports the well-being, professional development, and leadership potential of Stripes who experience, or are caretakers of those who manage mental health, neurodiversity, chronic illness or physical challenges through education, mentorship, allyship, collaboration and …
NDEAM & ERGs
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is always a busy time for us. This year, we noticed an uptick in our work with corporate partners. Our Hearts of Glass programming is proving to be a great fit for disability-focused employee resource groups (ERGs). “Provided a wonderful opportunity to explore the impact of disability inclusion and highlight our ABLE ERG.” —Nick Wagner, …
Recognition & Rights!
Both Direct Support Professional Recognition Week and Disability Voting Rights Week are the same week in September this year! A “Direct Support Professional” or DSP works directly with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to assist the people they work with to become independent and integrated into their community. In Hearts of Glass, you see several DSPs. People who, through …
DD Awareness Month 2022
We have a tremendous amount of respect for the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD). The organization has been a champion of Hearts of Glass and its outreach campaign. Each March, the NACDD and their partners participate in a Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) Campaign. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with …
A November to Remember
It’s rewarding working with community colleges. They play a critical role in workforce development across the nation. McHenry County College, located in the Chicago area, provides academic programming and skills training to prepare students for jobs or to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Their Hearts of Glass event, coordinated by the Center for Agrarian Learning and Access and …
