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Joined October 2015
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Got questions about #Employment research? Join #AMA About Employment: Making the Interview Matter 10/22 loom.ly/LyZNB1I
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Illinois IPS retweeted
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month #NDEAM and this year marks the 50th anniversary for the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This year's theme of 'Advancing Access and Equity' echo's our mission & ongoing work. To learn more go to bit.ly/NDEAMtheme
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Stigma, prejudice and discrimination in the workplace are real and difficult barriers for people with psych disabilities. Have you seen evidence of stigmatizing words, actions, behaviors in your workplace?
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Glad to be back for Week 2 of our September slo-mo Chat! This week, we’ll be talking about innovations in disability employment research & also how to support young people with lived experience as they develop pathways to school & work. Join us & share your questions/ideas!
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Replying to @pjsteig
Thank you for that question! Recently, I have had the privilege to work on a study designed to support the employment of mental health peer specialists which has been very rewarding. Learn about the hows and whys of the project here: cpr.bu.edu/blog-peer-special…
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Please join me next week for a webinar on peer IPS supported employment sponsored by BU's RRTC on Wed 9/13 1pm ET by registering at tinyurl.com/26zje3vy @BUSargent @TUCollab @TransitionsACR
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Today’s the day! Our Twitter/X chat with Dr Sally Rogers starts now. Post a question about disability employment research @TalkMHResearch & hear what she has to say!
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Illinois IPS retweeted
As we commemorate the one-year anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we are pleased to announce that text and chat is now available in Spanish! 📱 Text or call 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/es/chat #Línea988 #988Lifeline #SaludMental
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@Cekter_Employmt is seeking state directors of #DisabilityEmployment services & related policymakers for a study of how to communicate disability #EmploymentResearch findings. Learn more here: umassmed.edu/cekter/footer/r… #EmploymentResearch #NIDILRR
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🆕 S.T.A.Y. Tuned: Supporting Transition-Age Youth Podcast is a podcast for young adults, made by young adults, with mental health conditions. Episode 2: Engaging Youth in Mental Health Services featuring Dr. Vanessa Klodnick from @ThresholdsChi. Listen: buff.ly/3wrQ3Sc
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Attention #NIDIILRR grantees! @ACLgov wants to hear from you. Participate in the 8/18 listening session to aid in the development of the 2024-2029 NIDILRR's next long-range plan: neweditions.net/meeting/nidi…
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Join us for this webinar by our colleagues Dr Kathryn Sabella & Alexis Umeh on Supporting Young Adults with Serious Mental Health Conditions in Post-Secondary Education August 17th 3pm ET co-sponsored by @UICHealthRRTC & @MentalHealthAm mhanational.org/events/suppo…
Join CDE Member @AskEARN for the webinar “Hiring and Supporting Neurodivergent Workers: Strategies for Success” at 2 p.m. ET on 8/17. Panelists will discuss strategies employers can use to attract and retain neurodivergent employees. askearn.org/event/hiring-and…
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Implications of long COVID for employment & health coverage from @KFF bit.ly/3bFj8SK
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Happy Wednesday! Share your thoughts about the future of research to advance knowledge & improve the quality & longevity of life for people with psychiatric disabilities.
Attention job seekers in Chicago, Illinois! ChiCook Works is holding an in-person job fair on July 30th from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm! Address: Victory Apostolic Church, 20801 Matteson Ave, Matteson, IL Date: July 30, 2022 Time: 11:30am - 3:30pm Link: ow.ly/mq0X50JUj3V
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Our program of research over the past 20 years involves partnering with people with lived experience in all stages of research. Many interventions we study are designed by peers for peers. We’re also team members on studies led by peers: bit.ly/3nv6oRe
Glad to be back for our July slo-mo Twitter Chat! My @UICHealthRRTC has been doing research on the physical health of people with psych disabilities for over a decade. I’ll be reflecting on research methods and participatory research this week. bit.ly/3xOgFO4
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When trauma is triggered at work from our colleagues @NAMICommunicate nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/Feb… #MentalHealthMonday