Chris Jay

Louisiana

Writer at Freelance

Round Rock, TX-based #freelance writer, fresh MA from @nsula, and new dad. LA native living in TX.

Articles

In Her Nature - 64 Parishes

1 month ago | 64parishes.org | Chris Jay |Alexandra Kennon Shahin

Skip to main content A Louisiana Percent for Art–funded sculpture honoring Natchitoches Parish naturalist, author, and educator Caroline Dormon was dedicated on the campus of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts (LSMSA) this past October.
Chris Jay: Understanding the impact of disability microaggressions

2 months ago | workplacewellbeing.pro | Chris Jay

When we think of discrimination, we tend to imagine obvious, dramatic acts of bias, but what about the subtle, almost imperceptible actions or words that leave you questioning whether you have actually been mistreated at all? These interactions, known as microaggressions, are understated, indirect, and often unintentional. But don’t let the name fool you, the results of microaggressions are by no means small and can have an enormous impact on a person’s wellbeing.
Chris Jay: Creating a culture where disability isn’t a secret

Nov 10, 2024 | hrreview.co.uk | Chris Jay

How does workplace culture impact disability disclosure? Managing Director of Bascule Disability Training, Chris Jay explains the impact of secrecy and how a cultural shift can enhance openness…Improving workplace culture is a high priority for many companies, given the evidence that it can boost performance, enhance employee satisfaction, engagement, belonging, and retention.
Can certain perks help attract and retain staff with disabilities? - HR Magazine

Oct 1, 2024 | hrmagazine.co.uk | Chris Jay

Many companies unintentionally overlook the unique needs of employees with disabilities when planning benefits packages, despite the fact that 24% of the population lives with a disability, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. However, addressing this gap can make a significant difference in attracting, recruiting and retaining talent, while enabling you to take meaningful steps towards becoming a more inclusive company.
Promoting more inclusive airports for disabled passengers

Sep 30, 2024 | internationalairportreview.com | Chris Jay

Posted: 1 October 2024 | Chris Jay | Following revelations about the treatment of air travellers with disabilities, Chris Jay, Managing Director and Founder of Bascule Disability Training, explores steps airports can take to foster a positive perception of disability. If you watched Sophie Morgan’s recent UK documentary, Fight to Fly, you likely joined the nation in shock over the treatment of travellers with disabilities by certain airlines and airports.
Can training prevent staff from hiding their disability?

Sep 25, 2024 | trainingjournal.com | Chris Jay

It’s virtually impossible to tackle a problem that you don’t know exists, which is the position many organisations are in when it comes to addressing hidden disability disclosure in the workplace. Around 12.8 million people in the UK have a disability you can’t see Take for example, a member of staff who has a disability but feels that their manager may view them differently if they reveal it, so they decide to conceal it.
Brenda's Puerto Rican Kitchen

Jul 24, 2024 | countryroadsmagazine.com | Chris Jay

Each time the front door of Brenda’s Kitchen Puerto Rican Kitchen in downtown Leesville swings open, cool air carrying salsa music and the unmistakable scent of frying pork slips out. The flag of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, known as “la Bandera,” hangs in the window next to a sign that reads: “Welcome, Y’all!” Inside, multicolored pavas—straw hats traditionally worn by sugar cane cutters, coffee pickers, and other agricultural workers in Puerto Rico—hang from the walls.
The Last Thing I’ll Ever Write About Stuffed Shrimp

Jun 1, 2024 | 64parishes.org | Chris Jay |Alexandra Kennon Shahin

The “Observer Effect”—a concept from the world of physics which states that the act of observation changes the thing that is being observed—doesn’t only apply to subatomic particles. It also applies to stuffed shrimp. It was a late summer afternoon in 2009, and I was in the middle of Allendale, a Shreveport neighborhood that local television news consistently paints as a hellscape of gang violence and urban decay. I was standing on the sidewalk across the street from C. C.
Chris Jay: Inclusive culture - the key to wellbeing for staff with disabilities

May 6, 2024 | workplacewellbeing.pro | Chris Jay

Many organisations believe that being an inclusive employer simply means recruiting staff with disabilities, but there’s a lot more to it than that. Once you employ people with disabilities, you have an obligation to ensure that they are able to work to their best ability.
HIPPOSOL: A Hippopotamus Themed Memecoin on Solana Blockchain has Announced $HIPPOS Presale for Early Investors

Apr 25, 2024 | accesswire.com | Chris Jay

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, a new star is rising on the horizon. HIPPOSOL is capturing the imagination of the Solana blockchain community with the launch of its $HIPPOS Token Presale. Drawing inspiration from the sociable and dynamic nature of Hippos, HIPPOSOL is poised to blend entertainment with innovation, setting a new paradigm in the Solana meme coin ecosystem.