ODEP has just released three new fact sheets in a new and easy to read format that provide constructive disability employment information for parents, youth and employers:
What Young People with Disabilities Need to Know
Often referred to as soft skills, work ethic, communication, teamwork and critical thinking are all must have’s for youth in today’s job market.
Including Talents of Young People with Disabilities
Youth with disabilities bring fresh, new perspectives that enrich strategies for meeting business challenges and achieving success.
On November 11, Veterans’ Day, we honor those who have sacrificed in service to others. This annual observance offers an opportunity to highlight the value these dedicated individuals add to America’s businesses when they return to their communities and civilian employment.
September marks the anniversary of one of the most inspirational moments in sports history: Jim Abbott’s no- hitter. In 1993 the world stopped and took notice of this talented one-handed pitcher. Now, 15 years later, Jim is partnering with the Department of Labor to raise awareness about the talents of people with disabilities. In Jim’s view, "It’s similar to how coaches looked at me when I was growing up, to see what I could do and not what I couldn’t."
Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team - October 2008
Denise F – Recruiting through EARN Yields Excellent Match for Federal Agency: A Jobseeker with a Disability Returns to Work
Denise F. had an 18-year career in the federal government as an administrative professional when the unexpected happened. She fell down a flight of stairs and injured her hip, resulting in chronic pain and limited mobility. Suddenly, she was a person with a disability.
