Newsletter, periodic publication

How is the state of Alabama reaching out to consumers and employers with important information regarding help for persons with disabilities who want to work or return to work? To find out, explore several examples of state-wide outreach: two newsletters put out by "BamaWorks", Alabama's MIG program, a brochure, and a website. May be replicable by other states seeking to provide outreach for their own MIG programs.

How can states provide outreach and resources to employers in order to encourage and support them in hiring individuals with disabilities? Explore the "Abilities" newsletter archive in order to see examples of the electronic newsletter to employers produced every other month by the state of Vermont. May be helpful for other MIG states working to reach out to employers.

Use these attached outreach materials to learn more about QSPAND, a network of quality service providers working to improve their abilities to provide client-centered services in the least restrictive environment possible. Members act as peer supporters as well as advocates for critical issues and policy changes through educating legislators and policymakers. Please access QSPAND's website, as well as newsletters and a brochure for more information.

Here are two examples of quarterly eNewsletters put out by the North Dakota Medicaid Infrastructure Grant. The state uses the newsletters to keep readers up to date on important and relevant information such as policy changes, recent research findings, upcoming events, and more. Use the attachments to learn more about how the state educates consumers.

Find examples of outreach as well as strategic planning created by New Hampshire's MIG program, the Granite State Employment Project. Attached is an overview of the state's plan on operationalizing a statewide employment data system as well as two examples of outreach materials: an employment leadership nomination form for employers of individuals with disabilities and a newsletter. May be replicable by other states hoping to improve their MIG program outreach materials.

In one stop, find numerous examples of how the state of Nevada provides outreach and information to its consumers with disabilities. The attached portfolio includes PowerPoint presentations, training materials, brochures, and advertisements that serve as helpful examples of how to successfully disseminate this important information.

"Working Together" is a group of Maine businesses and organizations helping Maine employers capitalize on an untapped source of employees: individuals with disabilities. Attached, find several examples of their outreach materials, including newsletters and a magazine advertisement.

How does Kansas provide education about its Medicaid Buy-In program, "Working Healthy", to its disabled population? Attached are two work products created by the state in order to do so. Find a brochure, newsletter, and policy brief which include relevant data, important historical information, as well as the perspectives of MIG participants.

How can MIG information be disseminated effectively? One way that Indiana is doing this is through newsletters and articles that serve to keep the disability advocacy community updated and promote employment for individuals with disabilities. Examples of strategic outreach could be replicable by other states.

How can we raise awareness that hiring individuals with disabilities makes good business sense? The mission of the DC Metro Business Leadership Network is to engage and inform regional businesses about the benefits of and resources available for active employment outreach to qualified individuals with disabilities. Attached are outreach materials created by this network.