Lifestyle briefs, 9-23 Sep 24, 2009
Awards to be presented will be volunteer, student, resident, employee, and Transition Student of the Year as well as the Lois Little Award for Excellence, which is presented to an outstanding staff member selected by his/her coworkers, and the N. Philip Shelton Award for providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Guest speaker will be U.S. Rep. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Unions woo home caregivers after Illinois' change in rules Sep 23, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
EEOC sues King Soopers parent Sep 23, 2009
It also asks that Dillon Companies carry out policies and programs that provide equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities and that Stringer be reinstated or given front pay and job-search expenses ... The employment practices at the store were carried out with malice or with reckless indifference to Stringer s rights, according to the lawsuit. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
What's happening, 9-20 Sep 22, 2009
Awards to be presented will be volunteer, student, resident, employee, and Transition Student of the Year as well as the Lois Little Award for Excellence, which is presented to an outstanding staff member selected by his/her coworkers, and the N. Philip Shelton Award for providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Guest speaker will be Congressman Brad Ellsworth, who will be designated an Ability One Champion for his work on behalf of people with disabilities. (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Eye On Government Sep 19, 2009
Coos County Transit Advisory Committee 9:30 a.m., South Coast Business Employment Corporation, 93781 Newport Lane, Coos Bay; regular meeting. Friday, Sept. 25. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Online directory helps disabled find aides Sep 19, 2009
The new online tool will make it easier for people with disabilities and elders to find and hire personal care assistants and help workers find employment ... The directory brings consumers and personal care assistants together, making it easier for consumers to hire qualified personal care assistants to help them live more independently and help workers find meaningful employment. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
40 years of service Sep 19, 2009
Assisted 204 people with increasing their overall employment income. Assisted 791 parents in enrolling their children in before/after school programs so they more effectively look for a job or keep the job they have. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
People with disabilities put a shine on U.S. Open Sep 11, 2009
Friday September 11, 2009. Franklin enjoys working at the U.S. Open, something he’s done for several years. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Minorities feel unemployment brunt, job loss risk doubles Sep 11, 2009
A double-digit unemployment rate may be around the corner for the United States as mass layoffs continue while job openings decrease ... The unemployment rate increased in the past year by 3 ... Most economists expect [the unemployment rate] to go up for the rest of the year and start going down by January or February, said Douglas Kruse, a University professor and main coordinator of the study. (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Governor appoints local woman to council Sep 6, 2009
The committee advises the state on ways to provide assistive technology and services, helps secure federal vocational rehabilitation funds and creates statewide interest in employment and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Times tough for Ohio disabled seeking employment Aug 31, 2009
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - The weak economy is especially hard on people with disabilities looking for work, who face unemployment rates many times higher than the state average ... 6 percent unemployment ... The national unemployment rate is 9. (FOX19.com, OH)
Obama's adviser on disabilities visits area Presidential adviser speaks to local disability community Aug 29, 2009
They talked about accessibility, health insurance, transportation, employment and the Combating Autism Act ... As his shaky fingers typed out a message, the computer spoke for Rapp, "Without employment, people with disabilities cannot support themselves and live independently.". (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
'No shining BEE examples' Aug 25, 2009
An amendment to the Employment Equality Act to penalise companies not abiding by racial diversification in the workplace was recommended to the labour department on Monday. Commission for Employment Equality chair Jimmy Manyi said government's approach of persuasion was not having the desired effect and black and coloured people were bearing the brunt of it ... Releasing the CEE 2008/09 report in Pretoria, Manyi said it would be recommended that laws governing the Employment Equity Act be... (iAfrica.com)
Dunwoody starts job training for disabled Aug 22, 2009
Dunwoody, based in Minneapolis, and , based in Minnetonka, are partnering on the effort to develop programs for people with disabilities to get training and employment ... The nonprofit, which provides employment, education and residential housing for people with developmental disabilities, is hoping to raise $250,000 for the effort, and is seeking $200,000 in stimulus funding from the state s Department of Employment and Economic Development. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Ghana: Gov't to Integrate Employment Policy Into 2010 Budget Aug 22, 2009
com: Ghana: Gov't to Integrate Employment Policy Into 2010 Budget (Page 1 of 1) ... Ghana: Gov't to Integrate Employment Policy Into 2010 Budget ... The Ministry of Employment and Social Welfare (MESW) intends to hold stakeholder workshop on the National Employment Policy (NEP) in September / October this year to operationalize and integrate the policy into the national budget process, to empower Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) implement employment creation activities and agenda from... (allAfrica.com)
Take steps to hire people with disabilities Aug 22, 2009
Dick Durbin recently spoke at Illinois Wesleyan University to business leaders and adult disability agencies about employment of the disabled ... With the end of the "Great Recession," as he called it, new employment opportunities will arise ... Local disability employment agencies such as the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Marcfirst and United Cerebral Palsy can help an employer find the right candidate for the right job. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Letters for Thursday, August 20, 2009 Aug 21, 2009
Employment Opportunities at The Garden Island Newspaper. Home Delivery. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Durbin highlights value of disabled employees Aug 19, 2009
Richard Durbin came to Illinois Wesleyan University on Aug. 12 and delivered a wonderful speech on disabilities and employment. Sen. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Vestie Florine (Decker) Collins Aug 19, 2009
When her affliction affected her ability to obtain gainful employment, Vestie returned to college in her 40s and received a bachelor s degree from Oregon State University. After graduating, she spent some time doing volunteer work for a social services organization and then was hired as a crises counselor at a crises clinic. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
HK gov't commits over $2 bln to support disabled people Aug 16, 2009
4 percent of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) government's total public expenditure, he said, adding that the services include the provision of medical, education, rehabilitation, employment and transport services as well as Comprehensive Social Security Assistance and Disability Allowance. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 3rd Hong Kong Conference for People with Mental Handicaps, Cheung said that the Labor and Welfare Bureau would provide an additional 671 residential care places... (Xinhuanet, China)
United Cerebral Palsy center founder has 'tenacious' heart Aug 12, 2009
United Cerebral Palsy of East Central Florida, formerly the Work Oriented Rehabilitation Center, headquartered on Jimmy Ann Drive, serves people with a variety of disabilities, including providing residences, employment for adults and youth, and adult basic education. The agency, which is celebrating its 40th year and changed its name in 2005, has a budget of $3. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
DEED: Most stimulus funds already spent Aug 11, 2009
DEED has used the money to support and expand existing programs, with an emphasis on sewer and water projects, unemployment insurance benefits and job training programs ... $130 million for unemployment insurance benefits for Minnesotans who lost their jobs (another $9 ... 1 million to the Youth Employment Program to pay for jobs in the public and private sector for at-risk youth and to help train them in various occupational skills. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Bid to improve disabled justice Aug 11, 2009
" 'Increase confidence'A survey of 175 people last month, found 42% of those with disabilities had direct experience of the justice system. The most likely reason was being a victim of crime. Nearly 10% said they had been involved in a tribunal such as employment, mental health or additional support needs. Solicitor General Frank Mullholland QC, speaking on behalf of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, said: "This ambitious and exciting new programme will help us to identify, develop... (BBC News -- UK)
Prescription for a healthier economy (2) Aug 9, 2009
Already, these jobs pump $56 billion into the economy, especially in low-income communities where stable employment and consumer spending are in short supply even in good times and are severely imperiled during a downturn ... 9 million workers who balance full-time employment with caregiving for a family member over age 18. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
New push to find work for disabled Aug 7, 2009
Despite this, the chief executive of the Australian Employment Covenant, Malcolm James, said last month that 55 companies had pledged to employ at least 13,224 people despite the economic downturn. Join the conversation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Gillard hails unions as jobless rate reverses slide Aug 7, 2009
The Employment Minister, Julia Gillard, hailed the switch towards part-time work as a victory for unions and Labor's commitment to industrial co-operation ... The July employment figures show that an extra 32,200 Australians gained work, reversing a slide of a similar order in the previous two months ... But an employment expert at the Australian National University, Professor Bruce Chapman, said the explanation was not that simple. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
American Airlines and American Association of People With Disabilities Launch Inaugural 'Altitude Award' Call for Entries Aug 6, 2009
"At American Airlines, one of our highest priorities is the continuous quest to promote workplace diversity and inclusion, as well as equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We are pleased to be associated with this competition, are looking forward to reviewing all of the entries, and are confident that our judging panel - and the public - will have many worthy commercials to consider.". "Many people get their information about disability from the media, including television... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Best of the Best Aug 4, 2009
Dahls work earned him an award in April given to employees in supported employment ... Hes held the position for 10 years and in April received an award from the North Dakota Association for Persons in Supported Employment for his work ... Raymond oversees the Supported Employment Program, which currently works with 32 people, including Dahl. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
U.S. signs UN convention on disability rights Jul 31, 2009
"Their unemployment rate is much higher than those without disabilities," she said ... They must also collect data and research on people with disabilities in an effort to prohibit discrimination based on disability in employment, education, housing, and medical care. (Xinhuanet, China)
Workshop helps disabled find power Jul 31, 2009
Many of the workshops focused on practical aspects of your day-to-day life healthy cooking, employment tips, recreation options and nutrition. Others delved deep into topics like brain injuries and the issues with psychiatric systems. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Virginia gives $500,000 in stimulus funds Jul 30, 2009
has awarded $500,000 in stimulus funds to 12 employment services organizations, Gov. Timothy Kaine announced Wednesday. The funds are for projects designed to increase employment opportunities for Virginians with disabilities ... SOC Enterprises in Arlington won $50,000 to provide employment assistance and job placement to veterans with service-related disabilities. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Proposal for the disabled to be 1% of private sector workforce Jul 28, 2009
8 percent employment of disabled people. Other departments need to increase their employment of people with disabilities, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 26 Jul 26, 2009
The goal was to guarantee equal opportunity for people with disabilities in public and commercial facilities, as well as employment, transportation, and services at all levels of government. There are just over 41 million people who have at least one disability. (PR Newswire)
U.S. to Sign U.N. Disabilities Rights Pact Jul 25, 2009
The law protects people with mental or physical disabilities from discrimination in employment, education, housing, public transportation and other areas of life. "This extraordinary treaty calls on all nations to guarantee rights likes those afforded under the ADA," Mr. Obama said. (CBS News)
Alameda County Superior Court sued over layoffs Jul 25, 2009
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is considering new rules to protect older workers from job discrimination after a spate of recent Supreme Court decisions made it harder to prove age bias in the workplace. The action comes as age discrimination complaints to the agency, which enforces federal employment discrimination laws, rose 29 percent last year, more than any other type of bias claim ... In its suit filed Thursday, the association claims that the court violated its own policies... (Fresno Bee -- State)
Jeffery Woofolk (left) shows Jim Daniels a birthday card for a 9-year-old child. Clients of CARC - Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities Inc., help to make recycled greeting and thank you cards for the 2009 Membership Drive. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Jul 24, 2009
The agencys focus has been to provide its clients with employment skills and opportunities so they can live a life as close to normal as possible ... CARC has a group home where it provides residential services, an adult day training program, employment training and employment opportunities and companion services ... In addition CARC provides employment to some of its clients through its lawn service, House of Bargains store and its recycled greeting card program. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Watertown sports notes Jul 17, 2009
Department announces summer employment. Applications for summer employment are available through the Recreation Office, in the Administration Building, 149 Main St., or by calling the office at 617-972-6494. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
YAI/NIPD Board of Trustees Elects Eliot Green Chair and Sheldon Kwiat Vice Chair Jul 15, 2009
The YAI/NIPD Network provides a full range of early intervention, preschool, family supports, employment training and placement, clinical and residential services, home care, out-patient clinic services as well as recreation and camping services. The YAI/NIPD Network is also a highly acclaimed professional organization, nationally renowned for its international conferences, training materials which are used across the U.S. and abroad, and its Resource Center, which provides easy online access to... (PR Newswire)
Pain of budget cuts travels beyond state workers Jul 14, 2009
Our people represent service we are not an employment agency, said Steve Keil, Sacramento County s assistant county executive. Service levels kind of get lost in the number of people laid off. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Into the darkness Jul 12, 2009
They relate a story of a staff member who allegedly had sex with a patient, saying that when it looked like the employment would be terminated, the staff member left Warm Springs before that happened. They also tell of a female patient allegedly assaulted a year ago by a level-three sex offender who came to Warm Springs after he attempted suicide in a county jail. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Marlborough firm gets federal dollars to help disabled find jobs Jul 10, 2009
A local company is one of five Massachusetts agencies receiving major federal funding to help improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Employment Options Inc., of Brigham Street, could receive up to $500,000 from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ... Purposes of the grant include looking at ways to streamline services for people with a cross section of disabilities and how best to match prospective employees with communities' business needs, said Toni... (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
People with disabilities demand jobs Jul 9, 2009
He said it had been difficult for persons with disability to secure jobs, adding that government needed to show goodwill to the disabled by enforcing and implementing the Disabled Act which emphasized employment, creating access to public buildings and education ... He urged the media to support the Council by advocating and also partnering with them to become a pressure group to enable the business community to support the disabled to ensure employment ... Mr Alexander Kojo Tetteh, Executive... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* New employment rules expand jobs to disabled Jul 9, 2009
New employment rules expand jobs to disabled ... A raft of new employment rules set to take effect on Saturday will provide an additional 4,400 jobs for disabled people, Council of Labor Affairs (CLA) Minister Jennifer Wang (p) said yesterday ... Wang made the remarks while visiting a Taipei 7-Eleven convenience store to express her gratitude for the franchises long-term employment of the physically and mentally challenged. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Federal stimulus money starts to flow downstream Jul 7, 2009
We have accessed our dollars and launched most of our initiatives, said Coleman-Tolbert, CEO of , which manages the JobLeaders employment-assistance program with city, county and state support. Its initiatives include a summer employment program for young people and job training for adults ... Funds for home weatherization, employment training and senior employment are beginning to be spent in Ohio, said Amanda Wurst, a spokeswoman for Gov. Ted Strickland. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Sodexo Announces an 8.8% Increase in Revenue, and Organic Growth of 3.4% for First Nine Months of Fiscal 2009 Jul 1, 2009
4% overall) declined progressively over the period in most countries, a result of reduced employment levels by some clients and extended periods of factory shutdowns, as well as tightened discretionary spending. The sharp decline in tourism activity and spending in the Paris region heavily impacted operations managed by Sodexo (the Lido, Bateaux Parisiens, the restaurants of the Eiffel Tower). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reforming Disability Benefits in On... Jul 1, 2009
For persons with disabilities that get their income support from another source, such as Worker's Compensation, Employment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Income Replacement Benefits under an auto insurance plan or Canada Pension Plan, the income and assets of their partners or spouses will not affect their benefits whatsoever. Only persons reliant on ODSP are affected in this way, which makes escaping poverty that much harder for these families. (Suite101.com)
Anixter Center Announces Leadership Changes Jul 1, 2009
Bergman said, "I am confident Anixter Center will continue to build upon its 90-year history and continue to provide much-needed, high-quality individualized education, employment, life skills, communication, housing, counseling and support services that make a huge difference in the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, their families and their communities.". Anixter Center is the 13th largest nonprofit in Chicago. (PR Newswire)
REGION: Disabled woman says casino bus service is lacking Jun 29, 2009
The Americans with Disabilities Act covers several forms of discrimination, including those related to employment, government policy and access to commercial facilities or public accommodations. "Generally, Title III (of the act) requires places of public accommodations to be accessible to people with disabilities," said Erica Jones, director of the Pacific ADA Center, a group that advocates for disabled people. (North County Times)
Role model: Billboard makes Megan Houle the face of Lakeside Curative Services and a great representative for its programs Jun 27, 2009
Maggie White, the executive director of Lakeside Curative, said she asked Houle to help her tell people about their integrated employment program several months ago ... The integrated employment program was started 10 years ago by Racine County and Lakeside Curative, and was set up so that Lakeside s employees remained their employees, but would work at county facilities ... This, in turn, opened up spots in onsite workshop-type employment opportunities at Lakeside and other similar... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Mendoza celebrates washing windows Jun 26, 2009
During 2008, VR served 7,760 individuals with 589 individuals achieving high quality employment ... Following the first full year of employment, rehabilitated individuals will have repaid the full cost of their vocational rehabilitation services with their annual taxes paid to the state, Cordova said ... Employment Opportunities at The Garden Island Newspaper. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
In Response to SEIU Lawsuit... Judge Orders State to Halt Wage Cut For California Home Care Workers Jun 26, 2009
The wage cuts would have forced thousands of homecare providers to leave their employment to seek living-wage jobs, forcing frail seniors and people with disabilities to enter nursing homes or other residential institutions. The lawsuit alleges the wage cut violates the federal Medicaid Law, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Rehabilitation Act. (PR Newswire)
Triangle, Jewish community partner to employ people with disabilities Jun 24, 2009
While economists fret that the unemployment rate will reach double digits, the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities has risen to 13 ... This year, Triangle will provide employment, residential and life-development opportunities for over 2,800 people in more than 160 southern New England communities. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Remembering Charles Sabatier, advocate for many Jun 19, 2009
The family moved to Wellesley in 1996, and Sabatier commuted to Washington, D.C., where he worked as a senior policy analyst for the Office of Disability and Employment Policy at the Department of Labor. In February 2008, President George W. Bush visited his office to express his thanks and praise for the REALiflines program, which provides one-on-one employment-related services to those who have recently returned from Iraq or Afghanistan. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Muscatine woman wants to be another resource for families (1533) Jun 17, 2009
Employment: Business analyst for Musco Lighting Co. since 2006. Family: Husband, Bob Davis; daughter, Whitney Davis, 24; son, Brock Davis, 20. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Metro bracing for funding cuts Jun 17, 2009
And most Metro rides are related to employment or personal business. With unemployment hovering around 10 percent and budgets tight, the agency said ridership is down. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Lawmakers seek more diversity in top ranks of career feds Jun 16, 2009
The office would launch a program for recruiting women, minorities and people with disabilities into SES. It would help agencies work with their equal employment or diversity officials on the SES appointment process and evaluate agencies efforts to find candidates for SES positions. Such positions are executive-level jobs at the top levels of the government and are primarily managerial. (FCW.com)
SEIU Files for Preliminary Injunction to Stop Home Care Cuts Scheduled to Go into Effect July 1st Jun 5, 2009
Violate Medicaid equal access and quality of care requirements because reduced wages will force providers to seek other employment and there won't be enough providers available to the IHSS population. Violate the Federal Rehabilitation Act (RA) because it discriminates against people with disabilities, who, being unable to find IHSS providers as a result of the wage cut, will be forced into institutions such as nursing homes. (PR Newswire)
South Africa: Economic Crisis Might Affect Pace of Service Delivery - Zuma Jun 3, 2009
" As a starting point, Mr Zuma indicated that government would implement South Africa's response the framework to the international economic crisis, concluded by government, labour and business in February this year which will among other things reduce job losses. There is an agreement in principle between government and the social partners on the introduction of a training layoff, said Mr Zuma. He said this will among other things see workers who would ordinarily be facing retrenchment due to... (allAfrica.com)
South Africa: Zuma Outlines Priorities to Parliament [document] Jun 3, 2009
Workers who would ordinarily be facing retrenchment due to economic difficulty would be kept in employment, for a period of time and re-skilled. Discussion on the practical detail is continuing between the social partners and the institutions that would be affected by such an initiative, including the Sector Education and Training Authorities. (allAfrica.com)
Home design with technology accessibility will be displayed Jun 2, 2009
She works with federal leaders to ensure that employees, wounded military service members and others with disabilities have equal access to federal services and employment ... She works with federal leaders to ensure that employees, wounded military service members and others with disabilities have equal access to federal services and employment. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Strictly Business Luncheon Celebrates Local Success Stories Jun 1, 2009
TORONTO, June 1 /CNW/ - JVS Toronto is celebrating the success of four individuals and two companies who have broken employment barriers and succeeded against the odds ... They connected with JVS's Newcomer Employment Services ... JVS Toronto is a non-profit organization that was founded over 60 years ago to assist Jewish immigrants in finding employment after World War II. Today, the organization works with thousands of people from diverse backgrounds with diverse needs. (Canada Newswire)
More long-term workers find themselves out of jobs May 29, 2009
I wanted to find employment that would last, he said ... That s when people were starting to have problems getting through for unemployment ... People are experiencing longer periods of unemployment during this downturn, Lane said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Senseless Budget Cuts Will Gut California's Cost Efficient Home Care Program and Force Seniors and People with Disabilities Out of Their Homes and into Institutions May 27, 2009
Wage cuts at any level will force thousands of homecare providers to leave their employment to seek living-wage jobs, forcing their clients to enter nursing homes or other residential institutions. Any net savings claimed by the State will quickly be dwarfed by the increased costs of institutional care -- which by conservative estimates is four times more expensive to the State. (PR Newswire)
Headwaters, Inc. celebrates 40th anniversary May 27, 2009
Programs include day services, sensory program, skill development, recreational activities, prevocational services, sheltered workshop, supported/community employment, transportation, and The Caring Connection Adult Day Respite Program. Headwaters, Inc. invites you to join in their celebration of 40 years of providing quality services to people with disabilities and children with special needs. (Forest Republican, WI)
Curative Workshop celebrating 50 years. May 20, 2009
A total of 35 of those men and women obtained employment in the community. Another 24 were employed in the Organizational Employment Services and 125 were employed in the workshop. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
