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Deaf with a Capital D: The History of Deaf Culture You may have noticed that you’ve seen the word “deaf” written with both a lowercase d and a capital D. But did you know this is more than just the writer’s preference and signifies a difference in the meaning of the term? While “deaf” is [...]
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Embracing Diversity: The Story Behind the Disability Pride Flag
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Embracing Diversity: The Story Behind the Disability Pride Flag As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, it’s important to take the time to understand the flag that has become a symbol of the community’s strength and resilience. Created in 2019, the flag is fairly new. Ann Magill, a writer who has cerebral palsy, designed the Disability [...]
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Mental Health, Workplace Productivity, and Solutions  With fast-paced work environments becoming more common, mental health has emerged as an important factor that can affect an employee’s well-being and overall productivity. As employers and employees strive for success in the workplace, it's crucial to acknowledge the influence mental health can have on job performance. Here are [...]
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Navigating the Spectrum: A Guide to Autism Resources Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a wide range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. While autism presents unique challenges, it's important to remember that individuals with ASD have incredible strengths and abilities. Fortunately, there are many resources available to [...]
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Empowered Living: Resources for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Developmental disabilities are a diverse group of conditions that begin early in life and can impact a person's ability to learn, communicate, or perform daily activities (to learn more about developmental disabilities click here). These challenges can vary greatly, affecting individuals in areas like motor skills, language, [...]
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Entering the Workforce with Confidence Entering the workforce for the first time is an exciting time full of new opportunities and possibilities. However, it can also be overwhelming to figure out where to start and how to navigate the job market. That's where employU comes in. Whether you’re looking for an entry level job or [...]
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Your Disability Employment Rights As we work towards a more disability-inclusive workforce, our staff at employU actively advocates for our clients within the workplace. While we are always here to help, knowing your employment rights is a valuable tool to have. Under the American Disabilities Act (ADA), it is unlawful to discriminate in employment against [...]
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Florida Minimum Wage Increasing to $15 In the past few years, Florida has experienced a dramatic increase in the cost of living. Because of this, Florida’s minimum wage for standard workers will increase to $12 per hour on September 30, 2023, with a steady $1 per hour increase each year until 2026. This means Florida’s [...]
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