Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guest – Zachary Weeks – Disability Advocate and Accessibility Consultant Find out more and contact Zachary at: zacharyweeks.ca […]
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Disabilities and Employment: Expect. Employ. Empower.
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? NDEAM is a favorable time to educate Americans about “disability employment issues and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.” Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy, Kathy Martinez stated: “We all have a role to play […]
March is Disability Awareness Month in Indiana
It’s finally here! Disability Awareness Month has started and there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved! . Each March, Disability Awareness Month is celebrated throughout Indiana and this year marks the 21st year of the celebration. Adults and children with disabilities represent slightly more than 19 percent of Indiana’s population making disability awareness […]
Spectrum Community Services Presents: Leadership- The Use of Personal Power in Advocacy
You’re Invited! What: An Advocate Learning Event When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Where: Radisson Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis, Indiana If you’re a human service professional, parent or guardian, and serve as an advocate or support staff for an individual with developmental disabilities, you’ll enjoy this inspiring and informative presentation […]