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White House to Host The ARC as part of the Community Leader Briefing Series

BusyBee — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:55:00 GMT

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 9, 2012 White House to Host The ARC as part of the Community Leaders Briefing Series WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, February 10th, the White House Office of Public Engagement will host 150 of The ARC’s leaders, members, advocates, and staff from across the country as part of the White House Community Leaders Briefing Series. The ARC is one of the largest national community-based organizations...

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Fair Assessment Procedures When Hiring and Testing Individuals with Disabilities

BusyBee — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT

By Shelly Goldman Career Coach and Recruiter From screening job candidates to psychometric skills and testing, the use of assessments and evaluations can be a useful and effective way for employers to evaluate the fit of a particular job candidate during the hiring process. However, for those with disabilities, sometimes these assessments can prove to be bona fide obstacles to accurately conveying their true potential. Most assessments have some sort of characteristic that is likely to...

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Update from the NCIL Transportation Subcommittee

BusyBee — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:57:00 GMT

Lack of transportation is one of the most significant barriers facing people with disabilities, dramatically interfering with independence, full societal participation and proper implementation of the 1999 Supreme Court Olmstead decision. Economic competitiveness and success in the 21st Century is dependent upon revolutionary ideas and solutions providing Americans with accessible transportation options that connect our cities, regions, and rural areas. The goal of NCIL’s Transportation...

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Job Accommodation Network Announces New Series of Just-In-Time Training Modules

BusyBee — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:03:00 GMT

The Job Accommodation Network’s new Just-In-Time module on “JAN’s Interactive Process” is the first in a series of fully-accessible training resources designed to be used by accommodation specialists, disability managers and others responsible for initiating and maneuvering through the workplace accommodation landscape. For more information on JAN, a member of GettingHired.com’s Service Provider network, visit askjan.org. Access JAN's Multimedia Training...

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Disabled Veterans National Foundation Helps Veterans Access Benefits Under VOW to Hire Heroes Act

BusyBee — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:53:00 GMT

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation recently announced that it is offering resources and career assistance to disabled veterans to help them access the benefits, training and job opportunities provided under the VOW to Hire Heroes Act signed by President Obama in November 2011. GettingHired.com salutes the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by six women veterans in 2007. The DVNF has provided assistance to more than 80,000 veterans and in 2011,...

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NOD Commemorates Martin Luther King Day

BusyBee — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:49:00 GMT

"Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly. I can never be who I ought to be until you are who you ought to be. This is the interrelated structure of reality." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Remembering a man who made equality a reality, dreaming of a day when all people would be treated equally. We dream of a day when America’s employers open their doors to the talents of the 33 million working-age people with disabilities. National Organization On...

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Disability Employment Workshop

BusyBee — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy, welcomed federal staff to the department last week for a training event jointly planned with the White House, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the American Association of People with Disabilities. Attendees, all members of teams responsible for implementation of Executive Order 13548, heard fresh perspectives from private sector employers about successfully hiring, retaining and developing people with...

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Onboarding A Differently Abled Workforce

BusyBee — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:42:00 GMT

By Shelly Goldman, Career Coach and Recruiter How new employees feel when joining a new hiring organization can make a big difference in their overall effectiveness on the job. The sooner they feel welcome, accepted, and equipped for their new role, the sooner they can be productive and contribute to the success of the company. A successful onboarding program is designed to assist them in doing exactly that. From the moment an offer is extended to their first day on the job - and then...

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The View from Someone Else’s Boots: Coping With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

BusyBee — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:42:00 GMT

By Edward Crenshaw The serious issues of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) veterans are well documented and have become the signature injuries of what are now the longest wars in US history. Many studies support the finding that 1 of every 5 transitioning veterans, most having served multiple tours of duty, are suffering from some form of mental health impairment that is directly...

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The View from Someone Else’s Boots: How We Can Say Thank You

BusyBee — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:14:00 GMT

By Edward Crenshaw On October 21, 2011, President Barack Obama made the famous announcement: "After nearly 9 years, America's war in Iraq will be over… The last American troops will depart the country by January 1 with their heads held high, proud of their success, and knowing that the American people stand united in our support for our troops." As of November 2011, after nearly a decade of engagement, one of the longest wars in US history will be officially coming...

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Test of the Nationwide Emergency Alert System on November 9th

BusyBee — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:35:00 GMT

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that a nationwide test of the emergency alert system will be conducted on Wednesday, November 9th at 2 pm Eastern time, 11 am West Coast time. At that time, an audio and written announcement will come across every TV channel and radio station, indicating that this is only a test. Please be in touch with family members and friends who are deaf or hard of hearing to let them know that...

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J. R. Martinez and Dancing With the Stars

BusyBee — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:12:00 GMT

J.R. Martinez, actor, motivational speaker and Army veteran, is in the news these days as a fan favorite on Dancing with the Stars. We had the privilege last November of learning a bit about J.R.'s story and that of The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) from our friend Lisa Kaslyn. We invite you to read Lisa's piece again and to reacquaint yourself with the story of an American hero, J.R.'s story of returning home with a disability and no job, and...

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USBLN® 2011 Annual Conference & Expo Success in Louisville, KY

BusyBee — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:28:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC (October 27, 2011) – The 14th Annual US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®) Annual Conference & Expo held in Louisville, Kentucky last week was a resounding success. Attendance was strong with nearly 400 corporate, government, disability-owned businesses and BLN affiliates attending the conference, held Sunday, October 16th through Wednesday, October, 19th at the Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel. “The overall conference synergy and excitement...

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Our Ability: Josh Levine and Achieving Success

BusyBee — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:46:00 GMT

We caught up the other day with our friend John Robinson, founder of Our Ability. When Our Ability was launched earlier this year, John let us know that his goal was “to create a web portal for young people to view, listen to, read and interact with successful People with Disabilities in the education and business world," and “to provide great success stories about People with Disabilities forging a new path in the business world.” We wanted to share with you a story,...

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The View from Someone Else’s Boots: The Value of an Organizational Mentor Program

BusyBee — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:34:00 GMT

By Edward Crenshaw When you consider some of the unique challenges facing a returning veteran who is transitioning from years of military service and multiple combat tours to his or her first civilian job, you will understand that their new world can appear to be a very scary place. In this new workplace, the more relaxed civilian employee culture can represent a complete and direct contrast to the very well defined and structured military environment which characterized the veteran’s...

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