Disabled World

Conference Helps Employers Hire More People with Disabilities

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:31 PST

Job prospects for Ontarians living with a disability are taking another step forward today as more than 150 Toronto businesses and 300 delegates gather to address issues related to hiring people with disabilities.

Canada Employment Program Supports People with Disabilities in Vancouver

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:36:57 PST

Local community organizations will be able to help people with disabilities develop the skills they need to make the transition to the labour market thanks to support from the Government of Canada.

The APSE - People with Disabilities and Supported Employment

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:39:41 PST

The APSE is a national non-profit membership organization that was founded in 1988 under the name, "Association for Persons in Supported Employment." The organization is now simply known as the, "APSE," and is the only national organization in America that has an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for people with disabilities.

ADA Employment Video

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:17:04 PST

The Justice Department announced today the release of a new video aimed at educating employers about the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Habitat Internation Inc. - Workers with Disabilities Succeed!

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:20:38 PST

Seventy-five percent of the people working for Habitat have either a physical or mental disability or both. The company has employed persons who are homeless, recovering alcoholics, non-English speaking refugees, as well as others who, upon being presented with opportunity, have worked very had to overcome stereotypes that have been associated with them.

Survey Shows Wide Acceptance for Capabilities of Severely Disabled

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:29:46 PST

Survey shows wide acceptance for capabilities of people blind, severely disabled, despite 60 percent unemployed.

Training Program for Special Needs Life Coaches

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:32:56 PST

Continuing to be at the forefront of innovative research, education and services for individuals with developmental disabilities such as autism, the Training, Education and Research Institute (TERI), Inc. today launched a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive online training program aimed at creating a pool of Life Coaches to assist this special population and their families.

Worksupport - Employment and People with Disabilities

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:26:16 PST

Worksupport's purpose is to study supports that are the most effective where assisting persons with disabilities in maintaining employment while advancing their careers. The people who are the main focus of their many projects are people with disabilities, with an emphasis on people who are unemployed, underemployed, or who are at risk of losing the employment they do have.

Jobs for Veterans - Workforce Alliance

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:42:58 PST

Numerous Palm Beach County employers are scheduled to recruit potential new employees at the Job and Benefits Fair for Veterans being held at the Workforce Alliance Career Center in West Palm Beach.

Benefits of Employing People with Disabilities

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:32:05 PST

Life Skills works with more than 130 employers throughout the St. Louis area by preparing 350 people with developmental disabilities for meaningful employment through individual skills assessment, job coaching and ongoing retention services.

Disability Community Employment Opportunities - Kessler Foundation

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:36:33 PST

Kessler Foundation, one of the largest non-profits supporting individuals with disabilities, is honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month by calling attention to the serious challenges facing the disability community in this key area.

Department of Labor Steps up Efforts to Serve Workers with Disabilities

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:08:18 PST

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) joined President Obama today in underscoring the administration's commitment to serving every American worker, including the 54 million people across the nation living with disabilities.

Educate Employees about Disability Income Protection

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:20:43 PST

The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) is alerting all employers that disabling illnesses have become one of the fastest growing threats to employees' income. In fact, they now account for 55 percent of workplace absences.

Employer Changes with New ADA Act

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:17:18 PST

On September 23, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its proposed regulations interpreting the ADAAA. The EEOC is seeking public comment regarding the proposed regulations between now and November 23, 2009.

Disability Jobs Fair

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:16:20 PST

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and AbilityLinks is honoring NDEAM by hosting their virtual job fair October 12th through the 16th. This week-long online recruiting event will be accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is free to both job seekers and employers.

Jobs Fund Supports Employment in Western Australia

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:30:44 PST

The Rudd Government today announced the first funding to be provided in Western Australia under the Government’s $650 million Jobs Fund, to support jobs in communities hardest hit by the global economic recession.

$1.75 Million for College Enrolment Completion for Veterans

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:01:11 PST

The U.S. Education Department has awarded seven colleges $250,000 each to operate Veterans Upward Bound programs that help veterans develop academic and other skills needed to succeed in post-secondary education.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:21:25 PST

The annual celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month
heightens awareness while recognizing the contributions of Americans with disabilities to both our workforce and our society.

Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities - NISH - AbilityOne

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:40:16 PST

NISH is one of two national nonprofit agencies that was designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The agency was created in 1974 so support nonprofit agencies (NPA's) that participate in the, "AbilityOne," program which provides employment opportunities for persons who are either blind, or experience severe disabilities by procuring Federal contracts for services and goods.

USA Jobs for People with Disabilities and Veterans

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:44:13 PST

The USA Jobs website is a place where people with disabilities and veterans can go in order to find employment with the federal government. The site offers persons with disabilities and veterans a variety of different services and options where employment is concerned.