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Navigating Employment: Empowerment and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities
Navigating Employment: Empowerment and Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Have you ever felt the weight of underrepresentation or wondered how to navigate the workplace with a disability? Join us as we bring the conversation to the forefront with the employment team at Disability Rights Arkansas. Wednesday, Molly, and Jen discuss their personal journeys navigating employment with a disability. They pull back the curtain on the obstacles faced and their battles for representation, highlighting the triumphs achieved despite the hurdles. As we delve deeper, we shift the spotlight to self-advocacy and building soft skills, crucial elements for workplace success. Our guests impart wisdom on the importance of accommodations and how to advocate for them. They also share their insights on fostering an inclusive workspace and the resources that can bolster individuals with disabilities to thrive in their careers. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that serves as a roadmap for individuals with disabilities navigating the workplace, filled with recommendations, resources, and the power of persistence.Support the showContact DRA Subscribe to our newsletter Stay connected Show your support Email us at info@disabilityrightsar.org Thanks for listening! Make sure to rate & review!Become a supporter of the show!
Released:
Dec 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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