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Worksupport — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:43:50 +0000

Boy With Down Syndrome Becomes High School Basketball Star!
fitperez.com
This is what happens when you give the underdogs a chance! Mimicking the stellar rise of Jeremy Lin, a Tennessee teenager with down syndrome surprised his entire high school when he was finally...

Worksupport — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:26:21 +0000

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 22, 2012: Accessibility Arrives in Style at the 2012 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show | P
www.bradenton.com
/PRNewswire/ -- MV-1 , the first vehicle designed from the ground up for wheelchair accessibility has arrived in Wisconsin, and as the exclusive dealer, Concours Motors is thrilled to introduce it at the 2012 Greater Milwaukee Auto Show from Feb. 25, 2012 – March 4, 2012 at the Frontier Airlines Ce...

Worksupport — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:20:43 +0000

Hamilton Relay Showcases Innovative Speech-to-Speech and Captioned Telephone Services at the 27th An
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Worksupport — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:18:24 +0000

Variation in brain development seen in infants with autism, February 21, 2012 News Release - Nationa
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Patterns of brain development in the first two years of life are distinct in children who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, according to researchers in a network funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study results show differences in brain structure at 6 months of age, ...

Worksupport — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:37:06 +0000

Georgia Tech researchers turn an iPhone into a Braille writer with BrailleTouch app
www.engadget.com
It wasn't all that long ago that we saw a student turn a tablet into a Braille writer, and now some researchers from Georgia

Worksupport — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:25:55 +0000

Windows 8 will be more accessible to those with disabilities
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The new OS will see some improvements in its accessibility features, making it easier for people who have problems seeing or hearing, or face other disabilities. Read this blog post by Lance Whitney on Microsoft.

GE plans to hire 5,000 veterans.

Worksupport — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:14:21 +0000

GE plans to hire 5,000 veterans.

GE to hire 5,000 U.S. veterans, investing in plants
news.yahoo.com
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - General Electric Co plans to hire 5,000 U.S. military veterans over the next five years and to invest $580 million to expand its aviation footprint in the United States this year. The largest U.S. conglomerate unveiled the moves ahead of a four-day meeting it is convening in W...

http://news.yahoo.com/2-more-autism-friendly-shows-planned-broadway-231102779.html

Worksupport — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:04:59 +0000

http://news.yahoo.com/2-more-autism-friendly-shows-planned-broadway-231102779.html

2 more autism-friendly shows planned for Broadway
news.yahoo.com
Two more autism-friendly performances of Broadway musicals will be offered this spring and fall following the success last year of the first showing of a Broadway show specially altered for those diagnosed with the disorder.

Worksupport — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:29:48 +0000

U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) - Section 503 NPRM
www.dol.gov
US Department of Labor: OFCCP's mission is to enhance the welfare and protect the rights of American workers by enforcing employment laws.

Worksupport — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:44:19 +0000

SPOTLIGHT: Seeking PhD despite learning disability
www.chicagotribune.com
Jason Goldfarb has done pretty well for a guy who was told his learning disabilities would keep him out of college.

Worksupport — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:40:37 +0000

Disabilities Can Be Workplace Assets
www.nytimes.com
In the job market, people with disabilities bring vast experience in coping and adapting — qualities that help them become valuable employees.

Worksupport — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:13:27 +0000

New Definition of Autism May Exclude Many, Study Suggests
www.nytimes.com
Changes to the way autism is diagnosed may make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, researchers say.

Worksupport — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:30 +0000

Bombing survivor's disability app
www.bbc.co.uk
Daniel Biddle, one of the most severely injured 7/7 bombing survivors, releases an app designed to help people with disabilities travel around London.

Worksupport — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:52 +0000

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice
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Worksupport — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:38:57 +0000

Virginia, U.S. reach $2B settlement on disability services
www2.timesdispatch.com
State to close four institutions, move thousands to community-based care

One of the most successful entrepreneurs, Facebook CEO and Cofounder, reveals he...

Worksupport — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:22:58 +0000

One of the most successful entrepreneurs, Facebook CEO and Cofounder, reveals he has Aspergers, a form of ASD.

CONFESSIONS OF A FACEBOOK EMPLOYEE: What It's Really Like Working For Zuckerberg
finance.yahoo.com
" He does have a touch of the Asperger's."

Worksupport — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:48:21 +0000

Isle of Wight animal shelter gives kids with autism opportunities
www.wtvr.com
ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WTKR) For many teens with autism , it’s hard to find real work experience.

Worksupport — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:03:07 +0000

Service dog makes history
www.myfoxtampabay.com
Love without bounds -- it's what dogs do best. But one dog really stands out from the pack. His name is Checkers and what he can do for a young girl is What's Right with Tampa Bay.

Worksupport — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:38:52 +0000

Some employers find those with autism especially suited for jobs - The Naperville Sun
napervillesun.suntimes.com
Finding steady work in this economy isn’t easy. The challenge is magnified for individuals with disabilities such as autism, who often have difficulty with social interaction. Experts and parents are trying to change that by helping employers understand what this population has to offer. “There’s

Worksupport — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:47:47 +0000

Michelle Obama at VCU to Announce National Initiative
www.news.vcu.edu
VCU, others back “Joining Forces” to care for military personnel and their families

Equal Pay for Equal Work

Worksupport — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:30:07 +0000

Equal Pay for Equal Work

Congressmen Call For End To Subminimum Wage - Disability Scoop
www.disabilityscoop.com
Employers would no longer be able to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage under a bill introduced in Congress this week.

APSE 2012 National Conference - June 27-29

Worksupport — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:21:38 +0000

APSE 2012 National Conference - June 27-29

APSE: Advancing Employment. Connecting People.
www.apse.org
APSE 2012 National Conference - June 27-29, 2012 Pre-Conference Day - June 26, 2012Crystal Gateway Marriott, Arlington, VA

http://www.news.vcu.edu/news/Michelle_Obama_Visit

Worksupport — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:59:40 +0000

http://www.news.vcu.edu/news/Michelle_Obama_Visit

First Lady Visits VCU
www.news.vcu.edu
Tune in to www.vcu.edu this Wednesday at 2:45 p.m. to watch first lady Michelle Obama deliver her remarks

Worksupport — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:03:49 +0000

We Can’t Wait: President Obama Will Announce Administrative Action to Provide Minimum Wage and Overt
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WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President, White House news and policies, White House history, and the federal government.

Worksupport — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:39:37 +0000

Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to host Dec. 14 discussion in Washington on policies to advance em
www.reuters.com
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis to host Dec. 14 discussion in Washington on policies to advance employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities PR New

March 12-14, 2012 Virginia Transition Forum

Worksupport — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:43:23 +0000

March 12-14, 2012 Virginia Transition Forum

The Virginia Transition Forum: Home
www.virginiatransitionforum.org
Drawing close to 1,000 participants annually, The Virginia Transition Forum brings together students, parents, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and others to guide youth with disabilities to achieve successful employment and life outcomes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Worksupport — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:52:28 +0000

CHAUSA | Autistic youth find job success at Bon Secours St. Mary's
www.chausa.org
Kayln Hutson, 21, has autism spectrum disorder, a speech impairment and a newly minted diploma from Hermitage High School in Henrico County, Va.

Worksupport — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:55:54 +0000

OFCCP News Release: US Labor Department seeks to improve job opportunities for Americans with disabi
www.dol.gov
OFCCP News Release: [12/08/2011] Contact Name: Laura McGinnis or Mike Trupo Phone Number: (202) 693-4653 or x6588 Release Number: 11-1614-NAT