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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) with PHASE-Industries



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October marks the annual celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness about…

What is Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)?



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What is Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)? In today’s workforce, Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) is gaining momentum as a pivotal concept…

A Direct Support Professional’s Role in Supporting Community Life Engagement



“Artful Advocacy: A Direct Support Professional’s Role in Supporting Community Life Engagement” highlights the critical role Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)…

Celebrating June Safety Month: A Shoutout to Our Safety Committee!



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June Safety Month was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of our Safety Committee and community…

What is CLE?



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Understanding Community Life Engagement (CLE) Community Life Engagement (CLE) is a comprehensive approach to enhancing the lives of individuals with…

PHASE-Industries & Advance Opportunities Join Forces!



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The merge of PHASE-Industries and Advance Opportunities represents a significant opportunity for growth and synergy in licensed DHS habilitation. By…

Empowering & Enriching Communities: The Mission of PHASE-Industries



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Welcome to PHASE-Industries, where every day, we commit to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual…

MN DEED Hosted Employer Webinar



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Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED’s) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) is hosting a webinar for small to…

Equal Pay



Our CEO, Tim Schmutzer, is featured in this Star Tribune article regarding individuals with disabilities and minimum wage earnings. Learn…

Heritage Barn Wood Featured in County Star Part 2



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Read about the Gable Schoolhouse history and how PHASE-Industries’ Heritage Barn Wood creates new life for old products.…

PHASE-Industries’ Milestone



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After 50 years of relying on the use of a USDOL commensurate wage certificate to support the working wage of…

Celebrating the 33rd Anniversary of the ADA



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On July 26, 2023, we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the day that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed.…