Derek Shields (@derekshieldsfwd) 's Twitter Profile
Derek Shields

@derekshieldsfwd

#DisabilityInclusion #Mentoring #Networking #Consulting | #AreYouIN #Grateful⚡️#YNWA 🔴 #MFFL | opinions are my own

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Derek Shields (@derekshieldsfwd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Edmund Asiedu, (He/Him)⁩ runs NYC Marathon for the National Disability Mentoring Coalition. Please consider a donation to support his campaign & support inclusive #mentoring for youth & young adults with disabilities #DisabilityInclusion ⁦@DisMentors⁩ give.pyd.org/campaign/edmun…

Citi Careers (@citicareers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Citi #Taiwan and #India are hosting a virtual #recruiting event exclusively for #university #students and #graduates living with a disability on November 29th in partnership with @DisabilityIN. You can join too: on.citi/3EaKaf3 #CitiCareers #DiversityAndInclusion

Citi #Taiwan and #India are hosting a virtual #recruiting event exclusively for #university #students and #graduates living with a disability on November 29th in partnership with @DisabilityIN.
You can join too: on.citi/3EaKaf3 
#CitiCareers #DiversityAndInclusion
NTACT:C (@transitionta) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join us for our "Watch Party" for the Let’s Work Documentary with the California Transition Alliance. This webinar event will include a pre-recorded viewing of the Let’s Work documentary directed by Joey Travolta on December 15. transitionta.org/trainings/webi…

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Are you a current student or recent graduate with a #Disability? Apply to @DisabilityIN’s NextGen Leader Program! This 6-month program will provide NextGen Leaders with mentoring, networking, learning & development opportunities. Deadline is TODAY 1/6!: disabilityin.org/2023-nextgen-l…

Are you a current student or recent graduate with a #Disability? Apply to @DisabilityIN’s NextGen Leader Program! This 6-month program will provide NextGen Leaders with mentoring, networking, learning & development  opportunities.  Deadline is TODAY 1/6!: disabilityin.org/2023-nextgen-l…
Kevin Fortunato (@kjf797) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This was an amazing event! What an honor it was to work with RJ Mitte from breaking bad, who had such an impact on me about using your voice, and not letting your disability stop you!!! Thank you RJ Mitte Derek Shields IEP Road To Freedom

Disability Mentoring Coalition (@ndmc_pyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meet the Class of 2022 Inductees for the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame! This year, we’re specifically recognizing mentors & organizations that support mentees' mental health and wellness.

Meet the Class of 2022 Inductees for the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame!

This year, we’re specifically recognizing mentors & organizations that support mentees' mental health and wellness.
CDE What Can You Do? (@cdetweets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨New resource alert! Watch this video from CDE Member AskEARN.org to learn how industry leaders like Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie, T-Mobile’s Claudia L Gordon Esq & @DisabilityIN’s Jeff Wissel are ensuring products & services are accessible for everyone. #A11y askearn.org/employerprofil…

🚨New resource alert! Watch this video from CDE Member <a href="/AskEARN/">AskEARN.org</a> to learn how industry leaders like <a href="/Microsoft/">Microsoft</a>’s <a href="/jennylayfluffy/">Jenny Lay-Flurrie</a>, <a href="/TMobile/">T-Mobile</a>’s <a href="/ClaudiaLGordon/">Claudia L Gordon Esq</a> &amp; @DisabilityIN’s Jeff Wissel are ensuring products &amp; services are accessible for everyone. #A11y askearn.org/employerprofil…
California Transition Alliance (@cata_transition) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Listening in to the California Transition Alliance Youth Advisory Board talking about the #FindAJob Guide! #Employment! We had a shout out to Dr. Jessica Queener, Ed.D. "Work Early! Work Often!" 👊 Great discussion! #YouthLeadership Dani Bowman #SupportNetworksFollow Derek Shields

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) (@pydprograms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you a college Junior or Senior with a disability? You could win a $1,000 GEICO Changemaker Scholarship from GEICO and PYD. Visit ndmc.pyd.org/scholarship/ to apply

Disability Mentoring Coalition (@ndmc_pyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 Applications for the Dinah F.B. Cohen DREAM Fellowship are open! This is a paid, part-time fellowship open to individuals with disabilities. Application due 8/14. Learn more: Dinah F.B. Cohen DREAM Fellowship Program - (NDMC) (pyd.org)

AskEARN.org (@askearn) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New EARN resource! Access our “Supporting the Mental Health of Employees from Underserved Communities” resource to bridge research to practice. Learn 10 ways to support the mental health of underserved employees. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth askearn.org/publication/me…

New EARN resource! Access our “Supporting the Mental Health of Employees from Underserved Communities” resource to bridge research to practice. Learn 10 ways   to support the mental health of underserved employees.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
askearn.org/publication/me…
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) (@pydprograms) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Your voice matters in shaping PYD's future! We're gathering feedback to improve our programs. If you've participated before July 2023 and/or are 16 or older, share your thoughts in our survey by May 31st for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. Go to: forms.office.com/r/05CNpkchsL

Your voice matters in shaping PYD's future! We're gathering feedback to improve our programs. If you've participated before July 2023 and/or are 16 or older, share your thoughts in our survey by May 31st for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card. 
Go to: forms.office.com/r/05CNpkchsL
Choose Work - SSA (@chooseworkssa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Job Seekers: Set SMART Goals! — Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, & Time-bound — to stay focused and motivated. One key step? Decide how many applications you'll submit each week to keep up momentum! #JobSearch #CareerGoals #SMARTGoals choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2023-02-2…

Job Seekers: Set SMART Goals! — Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, &amp; Time-bound — to stay focused and motivated. One key step? Decide how many applications you'll submit each week to keep up momentum! #JobSearch #CareerGoals #SMARTGoals choosework.ssa.gov/blog/2023-02-2…
Derek Shields (@derekshieldsfwd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#TicketToWork webinar today at 3pm ET. Register to join and learn about the Ticket Program for social security beneficiaries with disabilities interested in receiving services and supports to return to work or try work for the first time.

Disability Mentoring Coalition (@ndmc_pyd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Remember to apply for our Fall cohort of the Dinah F.B. Cohen Fellowship Program!🎓 The goal of the Fellowship is to provide college students and recent graduates with disabilities with professional skills and leadership opportunities. Apply by 7/31: bit.ly/pyd-2025fellow…

Remember to apply for our Fall cohort of the Dinah F.B. Cohen Fellowship Program!🎓

The goal of the Fellowship is to provide college students and recent graduates with disabilities with professional skills and leadership opportunities.

Apply by 7/31: bit.ly/pyd-2025fellow…
The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (@disasterstrat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Disabled and facing the current heat wave? Stay safe—help is available! ¿Discapacitade y enfrentando la actual ola de calor? ¡Manténgase a salvo—hay ayuda disponible!

Disabled and facing the current heat wave? Stay safe—help is available!
¿Discapacitade y enfrentando la actual ola de calor? ¡Manténgase a salvo—hay ayuda disponible!
Choose Work - SSA (@chooseworkssa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

After living with PTSD and receiving SSDI, Cherie wasn’t looking for work — until a friend’s request led her to start working part-time. She connected with a Benefits Counselor and soon transitioned to full-time work, earning a top administrative role! choosework.ssa.gov/library/cherie…

After living with PTSD and receiving SSDI, Cherie wasn’t looking for work — until a friend’s request led her to start working part-time. She connected with a Benefits Counselor and soon transitioned to full-time work, earning a top administrative role! choosework.ssa.gov/library/cherie…
California Transition Alliance (@cata_transition) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Jordan Thoma, author, "I'm Just a Kid with an IEP," will be headlining the CATransitionAlliance Bridge to the Future 6 conference. Registration fees for Youth with disabilities are waived if they attend with a parent or teacher. Jordan's message will resonate with all stakeholders!

Jordan Thoma, author, "I'm Just a Kid with an IEP," will be headlining the <a href="/CATA_Alliance/">CATransitionAlliance</a> Bridge to the Future 6 conference. Registration fees for Youth with disabilities are waived if they attend with a parent or teacher. Jordan's message will resonate with all stakeholders!