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What HR Indiana Learned When 1,000 HR Leaders Leaned In
When nearly 1,000 HR professionals gathered at a state conference for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), they’ve heard it all: frameworks, toolkits, compliance updates, and the latest buzzwords.When John and I were invited to deliver the opening keynote at the HR Indiana State Conference, we knew the bar was high.What happened next surprised even us.For 75 minutes, the room was fully engaged: laughing, leaning forward, and visibly moved. And at the end, the audience rose to its feet in a standing ovation.But the real work didn’t begin on... Read more...
Hiring People with Differing Abilities Does Not Mean Lowering Your Standards
Let's clear something up right away.Hiring people with differing abilities does not mean lowering your hiring standards. If anything, it requires you to get clearer and more disciplined about what your standards actually are.Every organization needs people who can do the job well. You have customers to serve, a mission to fulfill, and results to deliver. I know this firsthand because I am in the same position you are. I am not running a charity jobs program. I do not give out jobs. Everyone who works for us has earned... Read more...
When Expectations Get Busted and Why That Can Be a Gift
There are moments in life when the story you thought you were living suddenly collapses.Not gradually.Not politely.All at once.For us, one such moment came on the day our son John was born.We did not know he would be born with Down syndrome. After his birth, the covering OB walked into the room, did not look at us, and said while staring at the floor:“I’m so sorry. I have bad news. It appears your son may have a slight case of Down syndrome.”No new parent wants to hear anything except one... Read more...
Why Word Search Puzzle Books Appeal to Some People with Autism
Why Word Search Puzzle Books Appeal to Some People with Autism
Many people with autism enjoy word search puzzles Many educators and counselors believe they can be calming and engaging for some individuals John created his word search puzzle books out... Read more...
Why You Should Read (and Buy) Books from Abilities Rising Publishing
Why You Should Read (and Buy) Books from Abilities Rising Publishing
Whether you're a casual reader or a lifelong book lover, there will be something here for you. Read more...
Who We Are and What We’re About: Abilities Rising Publishing
Who We Are and What We’re About: Abilities Rising Publishing
Our mission is bold and straightforward: to publish books by, for, and about people with differing abilities. Read more...
Why You Should Consider Publishing with Abilities Rising
Why You Should Consider Publishing with Abilities Rising
If you’ve struggled to be heard… If traditional publishers have overlooked you… If you’ve thought about self-publishing but want a partner who believes in your work and will invest in... Read more...
Why We Started Abilities Rising Publishing
Why We Started Abilities Rising Publishing
This will be the first publishing house solely dedicated to publishing books by, for, and about people with differing abilities. Read more...