Celebrating Disability Pride Month in July
July is Disability Pride Month to recognize the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 [which protects people from discrimination]. Over 70% of the people we serve have one or more disabilities, and we’ve been helping people enter or advance in Minnesota’s workforce since 1919.
Julio is a talented and valued employee at Eagan Hy-Vee since using our services in 2018, and needed minor accommodations for his sight impairment to thrive. Not all disabilities are visible.
“The hardest part is dealing with a disability that’s not physically visible, it’s mental, so I have to advocate for my disability verbally.” Elizabeth applied her passion for helping people to thrive in a new career at the YMCA.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is always evolving to meet people where they are to find a fulfilling career. I’d like to share some of our current work in the community:
- A new program catalog with all our services is now available online – check out how we might be able to support you or a loved one.
- Our nonpartisan voter registration resources make voting more accessible for the upcoming November election.
- This month we’re launching a community campaign to invite everyone to use our workforce services. Look for us around the light rail, on billboards and get connected with our services.
Our work isn’t possible without our dedicated, passionate employees who support our mission. “I am Goodwill” employee profiles shine a light on employees who embody our mission and bring diverse perspectives to our workplace.
Felix started with Goodwill in 2018 as the general manager of Savage, then Lakeville stores and was recently promoted to district manager. Felix’s passion is in the look and feel of the store, merchandising and developing store teams.
When we connect the talented, driven people we serve with individualized resources, they thrive. We see you, and this month we celebrate the many talents people with disabilities have to offer employers and our community.