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National Disability Employment Awareness Month - The Benefits of a Diverse Workforce
This program is pre-approved for 1 SHRM PDC & HRCI General Credit
Lynne Sauve,
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, State of Alaska
Join us in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Our October program will educate our members on diversity in the workforce and how it helps the business both within community relationships and the actual bottom line. Hear the statistics about how diversity positively affects employers in these two areas and more. The program will also address common misconceptions including those related to workplace accidents. Information will be provided on how the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation can assist employers with supporting a diverse workplace, and how to contact their Business Outreach Team.
Our program will also educate members on the SHRM Foundation’s COMPLIMENTARY Employing Abilities @Work Certificate Program. This initiative was launched to strengthen the skills and abilities of professionals to hire, develop, advance and retain individuals with disabilities in their workplace.
Lynne Sauve is a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor with the State of Alaska, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is part of what is known as the Business Engagement Team. The collective goal of this team is to support business and provide information about working with those in our community who experience disabilities. This team also strives to promote both business needs and client skills and abilities to ensure good and successful matches. Lynne is a lifelong Alaskan and is committed to community wellness and cohesive communication. She has been working in the field of disabilities for over 20 years.
