Building a Better Future: A Blueprint for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Autism Service Providers

• By: Fatou Njie-Jallow, MHA The New England Center for Children (NECC)
• January 2nd, 2023
• DEI, diversity, employment, equity, human resources, inclusion, service providers, Winter 2023 Issue, workplace training
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In these times of significant staffing challenges, autism service providers across the country are re-examining their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. DEI are central HR issues that foster organizational well-being and improve recruitment and retention. Research has proven that DEI...

An Interview with the New York State OASAS, OMH, and OPWDD Commissioners to Address Critical Healthcare Issues

• By: David Minot Executive Director Ira H. Minot, LMSW Founder
• October 1st, 2021
• collaboration, COVID-19, direct care, direct support professionals, diversity, equity, Fall 2021 Issue, federal funding, frontline workers, inclusion, mask mandate, New York State, racism, vaccinations, workforce crisis
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In a rare opportunity, Mental Health News Education, publisher of Autism Spectrum News and Behavioral Health News, has brought together the Commissioners of the NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH), The NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and The NYS Office for People with...