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October 10, 2021
My Central Jersey
These are the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, studies showOctober 2021
Melange Accessibility for All Magazine
Easterseals is leading the way to inclusive, equitable work environments.May 4, 2021
Easterseals Releases Comprehensive Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on People with Disabilities
An Easterseals study shows that more than one million people with disabilities lost employment during the first six months of the pandemic.April 15, 2021
WJBF-News Channel 6 (ABC)
Easterseals offers services to help people with disabilities address challenges and achieve goals.January 21, 2021
Forbes
How Businesses Can Help End Discrimination For Employees With Disabilities
Past Events
Alchemizing HR: Ultimate Problem Solvers, Unlimited Potential: Tapping the Talented Workforce of People with Disabilities
Industries are awakening to the creativity and market power of a diverse and virtually untapped pool of talent – the disability community – that is approximately 61 million Americans strong. Debbie Ball, Vice President of Easterseals Southern California, recently shared insights on the value of including people with disabilities in the workforce with members of the Human Resources Certification Institute.
Watch the DiscussionDemystifying Disability Book Club Event with Emily Ladau and Special Guest Judith Heumann
Disability advocates Emily Ladau, Judy Heumann, Tatiana Lee, Andrea Dalzell, Erin Hawley, & Anna Goldberg join together for a live discussion on Emily Ladau’s book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally.
Watch the DiscussionMining for Gold: Finding, Hiring and Nurturing Talented Employees with Disabilities
This webinar features award-winning speaker Aaron Likens, an Autism Ambassador for Easterseals Arkansas and Easterseals Southern California. Aaron is author of the book “Finding Kansas” and was recently named flagman for the Indianapolis 500 racing series. Diagnosed with autism later in life, Aaron helps businesses better understand the talents and value that individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace as well as the need to include disability in their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. He also provides useful strategies, resources, and inspiration for people with disabilities and other special needs who are seeking employment.
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