Three upcoming events at OIO!

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Join us this Wednesday, September 28, for a Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion: What Employment Looks Like for Me!

Join the Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO) and the Department of Human Services on September 28 for a Lunch and Learn Panel Discussion! Learn from people with disabilities about their journeys from subminimum wage jobs to competitive employment.

Date: Wednesday, September 28 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm.

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Meet the panelists!

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Erik Marschel is a 30 year old gentleman with disabilities. Erik has Cerebral Palsy as his disability, but it has not held him back. He loves sports of all kinds, outdoor activity, traveling and spending time at the cabin. He has had great success working in the community, despite significant mobility and communication limitations.

"Hi, my name is Karli Harguth and I am 33 years old. I was diagnosed with a disability when I was 10 months old, and have been involved with Self-Advocacy for 13 years now. Due to my disability, I had limitations with heavy lifting and had a low stamina which means I would get tired very easily. I couldn’t handle long hours. So while searching for a job I had to take in all those considerations. I had trouble finding a job that I liked and suited my needs. My Employment Journey has brought me to where I am today. I now have a job that I absolutely love and suites my needs."

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Josh was born 40 years ago at 23 weeks gestation and was is the NICU over 6 months. He was ultimately trached and continues to have that trach today.

Upon graduation in 2002 Josh began attending UDAC’s day program. UDAC closed when the pandemic hit but they continued to look for employment for Josh. A year late they secured 2 great jobs for Josh which he still holds today.

Save the date: Workgroup Community Input Events

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Community Input on Affordable, Safe, Accessible Housing

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Date: Wednesday, October 12
Time: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. C.T.

The Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office is hosting a virtual Community Input Event about accessible housing. The information gathered at this event will help the Affordable, Safe, Accessible Housing Workgroup. They will use this information to recommend changes to the Olmstead Plan.

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Community Input on the Workforce Shortage and People with Disabilities

Date: Tuesday, October 11
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. C.T.

OIO is hosting a virtual Community Input Event about the current workforce shortage and people with disabilities. The information gathered at this event will help the Workforce Shortage Workgroup. They will use your feedback to recommend changes to the Olmstead Plan.

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