This week Minnesota reported a record low unemployment rate. Minnesota officials agree that those with disabilities are an underutilized labor pool. MPR's article highlights this acknowledgement from officials and highlights local resources and organizations that are helping this community thrive in the local job sector. Read the article, "Amid Record Low Unemployment, Minnesota Officials

The Arc Minnesota is a statewide organization that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc released the article "Employing People with Disabilities – Myths, Realities and Job Accommodations" in order to provide information and resources on employing individuals with disabilities. Read "Employing People with Disabilities – Myths, Realities and

The Stanford Social Innovation Review published an article in which they discuss the importance of including disability in every social justice discussion. U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley and Rebecca Cokley, who works at the Ford Foundation developing strategy for their disability rights programs, are interviewed. Read about how including disability justice is imperative to continuing

The National Center for School Mental Health (NCSMH) collaborated with mental health experts to create "Advancing Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems: Guidance from the Field". The document is designed to be a foundational guide for enhancing school mental health efforts and building consensus in the field.Read more about the guide and download it here on

July is Disability Pride Month! To celebrate, the American Bar Association (ABA) has created a 21 Day Disability Equity Habit-Building Challenge that includes daily activities to expand your knowledge across a variety of topic areas related to disability. Activities typically take about 20 minutes and include readings, videos, podcasts, and discussion materials.

On June 14th, the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education issued recommendations to support children’s health, social-emotional development, and learning. The letter highlights four recommendations along with additional resources including short videos. The four recommendations are: Implement evidence-based practices that support positive social-emotional development and mental health for all children

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recently conducted and published an Ipsos poll asking participants about their views about 988 crisis response. This three digit dialing code will route callers across the United States to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline beginning July 16, 2022. Read the report, titled NAMI 988 Crisis Response Research,

July Is the Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health America's theme is #BeyondTheNumbers. Visit Mental Health America's Page on BIPOC Mental Health Month for more information and to receive the 2022 toolkit. 

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In order to increase inclusive communication for all, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has an online resource titled Health Equity Guiding Principals for Inclusive Communication. This free resource highlights five areas for practitioners to consider including inclusive communication strategies, using a health equity lens, key