Abled Workers Unite. I just created an event for us. This Wednesday at 8 am Pacific Standard Time/11 am Eastern Standart time you can we can meet up with each other. Simply click the link https://checkin.cc/s/7HdYB This is an app that will give us 8 minutes of one-on-one video chat so we can introduce ourselves and get to know each other a little. If you are interested, please sign up. I think this will be good for our Community. #togetherwecan. Let me know!

The Abled Workers Unite community wants to know: How can you explain an employment gap on your resume to an employer during an #interview. These are a few things you can do:

• Tell the truth (always)
• Explain your medical condition as resolved and ready to work
• Talk about the training you’ve been doing to be prepared for success

Are you still not sure how to explain your resume gap? Drop us a comment below and we’ll give you our opinion of what's best. Be sure to fill out your profile so I can check your background, and good luck on your #jobsearch this week! 🙌🏽

DID YOU KNOW: We have a job board exclusively for members of the Abled Workers Unite group? See job opportunities here!

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Members of Abled Workers Unite had a lot to say last week about workplace accommodation. @John Hewitt explained how he asked for accommodation at his current job in customer service:

In my current job i asked for ADA accommodation. The job was for a chat advisor but on the first day of training it was told to us that we would have to take live calls also when the phone queues were busy.

As someone with a voice disability i could not do this, I asked during the interview process if was pure digital communication. I was advised yes, After speaking with my trainers about this i was put in touch with HR. After Paperwork from my doctor office i was given ADA accommodation to do Digital chats and email support. This happened last May and i am still with the same company but now going though my own serious health condition and have been of work since early December 2022 due to having a stroke. My employer has been very fair and good to me and i got no complaints with them.

Thank you John for sharing your experience #togetherwecan

Ask yourself what are the things in your life that you can control. Focus on those things and try not to sweat the rest. #togetherwecan

When I say the word "Accessibility" what do you think of it? I believe we as a Community need to agree on the term and I wanted to get your input. #disability #accessibility #togetherwecan

This week we want to hear about how you have discussed accommodation while on the job. Have you worked directly with your employer to ask for #accommodation before? If so, how did you do it? We want to hear from you in the comments👇🏼

1. Don’t ask
2. Speak to your supervisor
3. Go to HR for help
4. Bring in medical documentation
5. All of the above or something else

What have you done in the past? Tell us in the comments!

DID YOU KNOW: We have a job board exclusively for members of the Abled Workers Unite group? See job opportunities here!

Members of Abled Workers Unite had a lot to say last week about where they are on their current #jobsearch. As you would expect, everyone is on a different part of their job hunt process — just know we are here to help on the Abled Workers Unite group at Jobcase 💙 #TogetherWeCan

One Purpose Unites Us All. To have an Accessible, Inclusive Workforce. #togetherwecan #disability

The purpose of our group Abled Workers Unite is to elevate our Community by creating a sense of Belonging, Caring, and Help. Together We Can is not just a tag line. We can make change to the workforce to ensure Inclusiveness and Accessibility. Are you with us? #disability #jobs #togetherwecan

While we come together, and know that #TogetherWeCan, I have a question for you. What do you need the most help with on your #jobsearch right now?

1. Knowing what job to search for
2. Improving my resume to get an interview
3. Making a great impression during an interview
4. Something else

We're here to help! Let us know in the comments below how the Abled Workers Unite community can help you get your #NextJob! 🔥🙌🏽

Don't worry or get upset over things that are out of your control. Instead, be present in the moment. Control your mindset and your attitude toward positivity and reaching our objective of work and accessibility. Our Community, Abled Workers Unite can give us all a sense of belonging and togetherness to move us into an Accessible world. #togetherwecan

"Let's start the week off on a positive note! 💪

Have you got a mantra you'd like to share? 😊 Drop them down in the comments below! 👇" Let's build Community! #togetherwecan