Just trying to make the world a better place! Proud Independent, Cali-Yorker, social worker, social justice warrior, policy & data dork. Opinions are my own.
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6 Jun 2023
Another WASE 2023 keynote message:
You may find that you’ve fallen out of love with your work or with yourself. Do not despair. You CAN fall in love again!
#inclusionworks
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6 Jun 2023
“It’s not just about a job. It’s also about a meaningful life.”
- Ross Chilton, Community Living British Columbia
#inclusionworks
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4 May 2023
Was listening to @CrookedMedia’s WAD pod this morning. Interesting piece about child labor law violations at McD’s franchises. When the piece ended and went to a commercial break, the first ad? For McDonalds! 🙄🤔🤷🏻♀️
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20 Apr 2023
Grateful to have competitive integrated employment for PWD included as part of the vetting process for the next Labor Secretary. Thank you, @SenatorHassan for raising the question. and Acting Secretary @JulieSuCA for the thoughtful reply. #EmploymentFirst @NationalAPSE
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15 Dec 2022
✅ Annual report released
✅ Annual meeting held
✅ Annual conference registration & request for proposals launched
✅ Curled up under a heated blanket with a margarita
#lovemyjob #lovemyteam
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Julie Christensen retweeted
28 Nov 2022
If you’re concerned about the crush of kids getting sick with COVID/flu/RSV, there’s an intermediate strategy between doing nothing and schools going virtual. It’s a 4-letter word.
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26 Oct 2022
Hey, Maryland friends! Interested in how mid-term candidates are thinking about disability issues? Check out this resource from @Respect_Ability!
therespectabilityreport.org/…
#vote #midterms #CripTheVote
18 Oct 2022
17 Oct 2022
"We all deserve the same opportunities to work and earn a living wage."
- Cordarius, Alabama
#NDEAM
#EmploymentFirst
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10 Oct 2022
Berani is a vital part of the success of the University of North Florida Community.
#NDEAM
#EmploymentFirst
8 Oct 2022
“The practice is known as informal removal, defined by the U.S. Education Department as an action taken by school staff in response to a child’s behavior that excludes the child for part or all of the school day — or even indefinitely.”
apnews.com/article/school-su…
1 Sep 2022
Congrats to Ohio!
14c legislation has been introduced!
@NationalAPSE
#EmploymentFirst
#RealWorkRealPay
legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB716/2…
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29 Aug 2022
Join the @NationalAPSE Board!
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29 Aug 2022
The APSE National Board seeks to add an At-Large Member with expertise in finance and fund development for a 1yr appt . We especially encourage those with lived experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion to apply.
Click HERE to learn more! forms.gle/2eW6ZU17kQx6RyXu9
26 Jul 2022
"When the plaintiffs in Lane v. Brown won, it ensured people with disabilities would be paid at the same rate as workers without disabilities, and that they would receive employment support from the state to find a job that suits them."
opb.org/article/2022/07/25/l…
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22 Jun 2022
Happy to see IPS highlighted at this afternoon’s keynote. “Employment is a mental health intervention.”
#Euse2022
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21 Jun 2022
Every policy must be followed by the question: And now what?
#EUSE2022
#employmentfirst
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21 Jun 2022
A well functioning labor market must be inclusive of everyone.
#EUSE2022
#RealWorkRealPay
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