…we’re redoubling our efforts on topics like employment – continuing our collaboration with Freddie Mac and looking to develop resources aimed at empowering self-advocacy in employment, as we have in…
…22 national organizations. We focus on high-impact public policy and systems reform to improve the employment and socio-economic outcomes of citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities promoting the effective transition…
…from the National Council on Disability. The bill will speed the progress of the Employment First movement, which is already encouraging states to shift towards more integrated models of employment…
…wage practices and put an end to Section 14(c). Section 14(c) was originally only to be used “to the extent necessary to prevent curtailment of opportunities” for employment of people…
…puts other workshops on notice that they won’t get away with this sort of exploitation.” “The opinion highlights that each of our clients brings valuable employment skills to the Seneca…
…reviewers with medical doctors, would be a step backward for people with disabilities. People with disabilities, who face staggering unemployment rates, already endure unnecessarily long waiting periods when applying for…
People with disabilities live better lives when we are included in our local communities. That’s just as true when it comes to work as it is for education and housing….
…seek competitive integrated employment, support engagement in community life, and support control over personal resources. The final rule also requires that people with disabilities choose their own service settings and…
…as being denied access to schools and employment. They also exist in our minds, in how we are taught to think of ourselves and what we can do. For something…
…find employment, these cuts aren’t designed to move people to quality jobs that help them escape poverty. In fact, the budget would also cut all Vocational Rehabilitation funding for state…
