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Impact & News

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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Workplace

Suicide prevention at work, with tips for colleagues and supervisors, was discussed in a research-backed webinar by the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability (EARN), which is housed at ILR’s Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability. A recording of the webinar is available.
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Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in the Workplace

Reducing Interview Anxiety for Autistic Applicants

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YTI research shows that to reduce the challenges of job searching, autistic applicants should rehearse socially appropriate responses and practice answering interview questions about teamwork with examples from previous experiences.
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Reducing Interview Anxiety for Autistic Applicants

Medicaid HR1 Work Rules Create Concerns for People with Disabilities

The new Medicaid HR1 work rules have created concerns for thousands of people with disabilities who rely on Medicaid to work, live in the community and manage complex health needs.
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Medicaid HR1 Work Rules Create Concerns for People with Disabilities

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YTI Works for New York State

Partnering with state agencies, policymakers, and communities across New York state to support efforts to increase employment of people with disabilities

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Events & Training

More YTI-related networking and professional development opportunities

Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month Symposium

Albany-based event includes speakers from ILR’s Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability
Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month, DREAM Symposium, 5th anniversary
Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month Symposium

Understanding Workplace Accommodations: Practical Strategies for Requesting and Responding (JAN Webcast)

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), join the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and EARN as we celebrate the value and talent of American workers with disabilities and explore practical strategies for navigating workplace accommodations.

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Understanding Workplace Accommodations: Practical Strategies for Requesting and Responding (JAN Webcast)

The Art of Resume Writing: Tailoring Skills for Job Success

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Supported Employment: Foundations for Effective Service Delivery

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Understanding Eligible vs. Potentially Eligible Students with Disabilities for Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

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It’s not possible to determine what somebody can achieve based on some disability or diversity characteristic that they have. Everyone has a right to participate in society to the best of their ability.
– WENDY STROBEL GOWER, THOMAS P. GOLDEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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