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- PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
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What can YOU do?
- Work is fundamental to our lives. It means so much more than a paycheck—it offers purpose and the opportunity to lead an independent, self-directed life for all people, including people with disabilities.
People with disabilities have the skills to pursue meaningful careers and play an important role in America’s educational and economic success. In fact, experience with disability can offer a competitive edge when it comes to work. If you are a person with a disability, only you can define your own limitations. High expectations are essential to success. Organizations exist that can help you seek employment, identify the tools you need to be productive on the job, and understand your right to be evaluated on your ability, not disability. Because after all, at work it’s what people can do that matters.
Tell us what YOU can do!- If you are a person with a disability, we’d like to hear from you.
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Please take a moment to share information about your job skills and talents. Your story will increase employers’ awareness of the talents and skills that people with disabilities contribute to the workplace and help challenge misconceptions about disability and employment.
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I CAN...
Kathy Goedde
Boulder, WY
- I have 38 years in the engineering tech field, extensive accolades for my work in surveying & microstation drafting. Due to "disability" labeling, I was fired, barred from working for the state and federal government.
Steve
College Park, MD
- I worked as a Bookkeeper for a couple of law firms in Washington DC before I had my stroke. They did over 100 million dollars of income while I was working for them and I was responsible for all of their financial statements. I also did their Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Melanie
Chicago, IL
- • Self-motivated, dedicated, responsible, adaptable, and experienced at working in intense, fast-paced environments • Confident and poised in interactions with individuals at all levels of responsibility • Detail oriented, able to prioritize and multi-task effectively and efficiently
Dena
Oakland, CA
- I have a BA in Political Science, 17 years in the transportation field, and 13 years in real estate sales. I can motivate people and inspire them to do their best while on the job. I explain my expectations, what they can expect of me, offer respect & flexibility. They respond. I am good.
fran
atlanta, AL