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Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns News - May 24, 2022
Government and Politics
May 27, 2022
From: Kansas Governor Laura KellyJob Vacancy Announcements
Blue Cross/Blue Shield has the following positions open to external candidates:
*Account Administrator- Lawrence, KS
* Customer Experience Representative- Wichita, Salina, Lawrence, Topeka, and available for remote work
*Account Administrator- Independence, KS
*Regional Sales Manager- Wichita, KS
*Digital Experience Tech Architect (hybrid opportunity for Topeka or Lawrence)
*Temporary Underwriting Assistant (hybrid opportunity for Topeka)
*Performance Data Analyst (remote, hybrid or onsite in Wichita, Lawrence or Topeka)
Interested applicants can apply online at www.bcbsks.com/careers
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Attached are the job vacancy announcements for CVS.
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Kansas Housing Conference
Registration Now Open!
Currently in its 17th year, our annual event brings together housing professionals from across the state and region to network, learn, and explore the latest trends and innovations in affordable housing.
This year’s event marks our first-ever hybrid conference. Join us online or in person at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.
*Stay tuned for tentative agenda and speaker updates!
Register by June 17 to take advantage of our early bird rate | Just $315 for in-person or virtual attendance! Fee increases to $349 on June 18.
Questions? Contact [email protected].
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In this Issue: Mental Health Awareness Month May 2022
EARN IN ACTION
Supporting Mental Health Awareness
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, EARN is highlighting best practices for promoting worker wellbeing and fostering mental health-friendly workplaces.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, EARN released a new training module on creating a mental health-friendly workplace.
EARN published three new checklists to assist organizations in ensuring events—virtual, in-person or hybrid—are accessible to all participants, including people with disabilities.
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEWS
White House, Labor Department Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
In a proclamation, President Biden affirmed his commitment to supporting Americans with mental health conditions as well as the nation’s mental health workforce.
ODEP and ASA Renew Alliance Agreement
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy and the American Staffing Association renewed their alliance to advance disability employment in the staffing industry.
Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report
The Society for Human Resource Management Foundation recently released Mental Health in America: A 2022 Workplace Report, which highlights effective strategies for addressing workplace wellness.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 19, 2022 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, an annual event that aims to advance discussion about digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
ASK EARN
A: Yes! It sounds like you are considering establishing a centralized accommodation program, which consolidates the expertise needed to assess, evaluate and select effective accommodations.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 20, 2022, 12:00 p.m. ET
Webinar: COVID-19 Updates
May 24, 2022, 3:30 p.m. ET
Webinar: Addressing the Needs of Youth with Disabilities and Other Intersecting Identities
May 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m. ET
Event: Building Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces
EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
A recent news segment highlighted how, through an innovative pilot program, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is leveraging the unique skills of neurodivergent workers.
JAN Newsletter - May 2022
Dear Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Newsletter Subscribers:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so this edition of the JAN Newsletter focuses on accommodating and supporting employees with mental health conditions.
Read the May 2022 edition of the JAN Newsletter.
If you have any questions or comments or if there is a topic you would like us to cover, please contact us.
The JAN Staff
This document was developed by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN is a service of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy/ODEP (#OD-38028-22-75-4-54). The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Labor. Nor does mention of tradenames, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) News Brief
Driving Change | Creating Opportunity
May 20, 2022
Building Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces Event
The U.S. Department of Labor will present a virtual Mental Health Awareness Month event on “Building Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces” on May 25 at 2 p.m. EDT. The event will highlight the department’s commitment to promoting mental health-friendly workplaces and ensuring America’s workers can access the equitable and inclusive mental health services they need. Featuring insightful dialogues and knowledge sharing, the event will explore mental health parity, the role of the workplace in addressing the nation’s mental health crisis, and strategies for fostering work environments that support workers with mental health conditions. Featured guests will include Marty Walsh, U.S. Secretary of Labor; Julie Su, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor; Ali Khawar, Acting Assistant Secretary, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and Taryn Williams, Assistant Secretary, Office of Disability Employment Policy.
• Register for “Building Mental Health-Friendly Workplaces”
Mental Health Short Course for Employers
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion published a short course on “Creating a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace.” This video-based resource helps employers learn strategies for supporting worker mental health and wellness. It discusses the four mental health pillars outlined in EARN’s Mental Health Toolkit and provides resources and best practices for cultivating a mental health-friendly workplace.
• Watch “Creating a Mental Health-Friendly Workplace”
• Read the EARN Mental Health Toolkit
Workforce Recruitment Program College and University Registration
Colleges and universities are invited to participate in the Workforce Recruitment Program. The WRP is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal employers nationwide with college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships or permanent jobs. To allow their students access to the WRP, colleges and universities must register before June 30, 2022.
• College and university staff: Register for the Workforce Recruitment Program
• Learn about the Workforce Recruitment Program
The Racial Wealth Gap
The LEAD Center webinar on “The Racial Wealth Gap: Financial and Other Resources for Historically Black Colleges and Universities” is now available in the archive. In the webinar, presenters from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the ABLE National Resource Center discussed the unique economic challenges faced by Black youth and young people with disabilities and the importance of accessible, inclusive financial education.
Employment Networks
The Employment First Community of Practice webinar on “Employment Networks” is now available in the archive. In the webinar, a panel of experts discussed Employment Networks and provided suggestions and perspectives from the administrative, state-wide and provider level on ENs’ benefits for Competitive Integrated Employment opportunities.
Nondiscrimination, Technology and the Americans with Disabilities Act
The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology added a new resource to its AI & Disability Inclusion Toolkit on “Nondiscrimination, Technology and the Americans with Disabilities Act.” This article highlights nondiscrimination provisions in the ADA on technology in the workplace.
• Read “Nondiscrimination, Technology and the Americans with Disabilities Act”
The Changing Nature of Work
The National Conference of State Legislatures, in collaboration with the State Exchange on Employment & Disability, published an online resource on “The Changing Nature of Work.” This resource webpage features state government responses to the rise in telework and automation, among other workforce trends, for an inclusive economic recovery and increased workforce participation.
• Read “The Changing Nature of Work”
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DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY
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