A partnership between Pepco Holdings and The Precisionists, Inc., stole the show at Exelon’s Innovation Expo, Continue reading Let’s Get to Work! —Program Employs People with Autism
Urban School Initiative Backed by Taraji P. Henson
Since Taraji P. Henson launched The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) in honor of her father, the organization has conducted several listening sessions with therapists, social workers, educators and mental health leaders across the nation. Continue reading Urban School Initiative Backed by Taraji P. Henson
National Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read, today called on companies they invest in to create inclusive workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the workforce. Continue reading National Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
Maria Town Named AAPD’s President and CEO
Washington, D.C. (May 22, 2019) – The Board of Directors of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) announced today that Maria Town has been selected as the new President & CEO. Continue reading Maria Town Named AAPD’s President and CEO
Online Recruitment Platform to Connect Workers with Disabilities to Rewarding Careers
The ISABLED Virtual Career Fair platform makes it easier to connect recruiters from leading companies and high-impact professionals with disabilities. They are are a fun and easy way to connect recruiters and job seekers with disabilities. There are currently more jobs in the U.S than available workers to fill them, and companies are forced to explore more options to find talent to hire to help them grow their business.
Meet the first openly autistic woman elected to political office
By Kathleen Wroblewski, Director of Communications, Bay Path University
It’s difficult for many people to approach a stranger’s house and knock on their door. It’s quite another matter if you are knocking on doors and running for public office. Continue reading Meet the first openly autistic woman elected to political office
Pizzability is serving up a slice of community right alongside its hand-tossed pizzas and craft beer
Owner Tiffany Fixter’s mission for the restaurant, which opened in December, is not only to create employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD); she also wants to give Denver area families with special needs children or adults an inclusive restaurant option that accepts and supports people of all abilities.
Continue reading Pizzability is serving up a slice of community right alongside its hand-tossed pizzas and craft beer
5 Ailments Chinese Medicine Formulas Can Help
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced for thousands of years and is well respected worldwide. Out of that health and wellness field there has emerged the area of Chinese herbal formulas. Continue reading 5 Ailments Chinese Medicine Formulas Can Help
7 Tips to Help Mentally Overcome an Employment Gap
Here’s advice on overcoming the mental roadblocks employment gaps create before they sabotage your job search, from those who’ve been there.
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Instagram co-launches a mental health awareness campaign to help people find support
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Instagram co-launched a powerful campaign to help raise awareness on social media. Continue reading Instagram co-launches a mental health awareness campaign to help people find support
