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New resource for employers: accessible onboarding

Employers, how accessible is your onboarding process for new employees with disabilities? A new online resource from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) can help. EARN’s Accessible Onboarding tool includes examples and tips to help employees feel welcome from the start. Onboarding may include Describing available transportation options Describing work location … Continued

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. More than one in five U.S. adults live with a mental health condition, about 57.8 million in 2021 (National Institute of Mental Health). The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Helpful Resources Information on mental health-friendly workplace policies and practices: Mental Health Conditions … Continued