Employment

Technology Makes it Happen

Submitted by Larryw on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 20:59.
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Photo of a computer monitor next to a desktop computer tower.Photo of a computer monitor next to a desktop computer tower.

We've all been there, busily working through that to do list and then something completely unexpected gets thrown our way. That was exactly what happened recently at work. It was late in the afternoon and I was trying to get a number of things done before the end of the day. Suddenly, my boss stopped in with a gentleman who was in need of assistance. She explained that he was working up until about 2 weeks ago when he was let go due to budget issues. He was once receiving SSDI benefits and now wasn't sure what to do at all. Thinking that I could help him with the benefits issue and possibly assist him in finding another job, she left him with me. And, did I forget to say he was deaf and did not read lips?

Guide Dogs & Getting Hired - The March Issue of DisabilityNation

Submitted by Larryw on Wed, 03/04/2009 - 21:10.
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photo of a man using a laptop computerThe March issue of DisabilityNation is finally here and features coverage of the latest news and interviews focusing on issues important to people with disabilities.

If you're looking for work right now you know that finding employment is difficult because of the downturn in the economy. Fortunately, if you're a person with a disability there is a new web site that might be able to help. GettingHired launched just over 3 months ago and is already providing an outstanding service for those of us in the disability community.

The GettingHired Mission is to create sustainable employment growth and opportunity for people with disabilities. The GettingHired portal accomplishes its mission by serving and connecting job seekers with Disabilities, committed Employers, advocacy Organizations and service Providers.

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Guide Dogs & Getting Hired


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The October Issue of DisabilityNation

Submitted by Larryw on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 20:53.
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photo of Jim Abbot in baseball uniform

Welcome to the October issue of DisabilityNation. This episode features news and interviews from the disability community. The October issue includes an interview with former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott, a look at a video project called Many Faces, One Voice and we'll attempt to unravel some of the confusion relating to the ADA Amendments Act. Keep reading to learn more.

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has launched the PITCH Campaign (Proving Individuals with Talent Can Help) to encourage businesses to hire people with disabilities and to educate them about the talent people with disabilities can bring to their business. Former 10-year Major League veteran and Olympic Champion Jim Abbott is serving as the campaign spokesman.

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DisabilityNation - October 2008


00:52:00 minutes (47.81 MB)

The October issue features interviews and news from the disability community. Tune in now.

Obama on Employment of People with Disabilities

Submitted by Larryw on Wed, 10/15/2008 - 14:22.
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Dear Americans with Disabilities,

It's a pleasure for me to join you in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Americans with disabilities are an essential and underutilized part of our workforce. As President, I will work hard to help you achieve full equality - in the workplace, in education, and in all aspects of life.

I don't have to tell you the dismal statistics - an employment rate 40 points below that of working-age individuals without disabilities and a federal failure to meet the disability employment targets of Executive Order 13173.

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