Julie Christensen

Another WASE 2023 keynote message: You may find that you’ve fallen out of love with your work or with yourself. Do not despair. You CAN fall in love again! #inclusionworks

“It’s not just about a job. It’s also about a meaningful life.” - Ross Chilton, Community Living British Columbia #inclusionworks

Was listening to @CrookedMedia’s WAD pod this morning. Interesting piece about child labor law violations at McD’s franchises. When the piece ended and went to a commercial break, the first ad? For McDonalds! 🙄🤔🤷🏻‍♀️

Grateful to have competitive integrated employment for PWD included as part of the vetting process for the next Labor Secretary. Thank you, @SenatorHassan for raising the question. and Acting Secretary @JulieSuCA for the thoughtful reply. #EmploymentFirst @NationalAPSE

✅ Annual report released ✅ Annual meeting held ✅ Annual conference registration & request for proposals launched ✅ Curled up under a heated blanket with a margarita #lovemyjob #lovemyteam

If you’re concerned about the crush of kids getting sick with COVID/flu/RSV, there’s an intermediate strategy between doing nothing and schools going virtual. It’s a 4-letter word.

Taylor Swift v. Ticketmaster is the epitome of a #FirstWorldProblem

The couple that votes together… 🥰 #Midterms2022

Hey, Maryland friends! Interested in how mid-term candidates are thinking about disability issues? Check out this resource from @Respect_Ability! therespectabilityreport.org/2022/09/28/mar… #vote #midterms #CripTheVote

fastcompany.com/90795083/the-e… #EmploymentFirst #NDEAM @NationalAPSE

“The practice is known as informal removal, defined by the U.S. Education Department as an action taken by school staff in response to a child’s behavior that excludes the child for part or all of the school day — or even indefinitely.” apnews.com/article/school…

Congrats to Ohio! 14c legislation has been introduced! @NationalAPSE #EmploymentFirst #RealWorkRealPay legiscan.com/OH/bill/HB716/…

@emily_ladau Oh, goodness... I still haven't summoned the emotional fortitude to do this...

Went through stuffed animals I'd been saving for sentimental reasons but finally needed to clear out. My little neighbor came over to pick some to keep and she told me her panda needed some new friends and promised me she'd give them a "lovely home" and then I cried a little. 🥹

Join the @NationalAPSE Board! twitter.com/ApseNational/s…

"When the plaintiffs in Lane v. Brown won, it ensured people with disabilities would be paid at the same rate as workers without disabilities, and that they would receive employment support from the state to find a job that suits them." opb.org/article/2022/0…

Happy to see IPS highlighted at this afternoon’s keynote. “Employment is a mental health intervention.” #Euse2022 @NationalAPSE

Every policy must be followed by the question: And now what? #EUSE2022 #employmentfirst

A well functioning labor market must be inclusive of everyone. #EUSE2022 #RealWorkRealPay