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June 8, 2017

Why disabled workers can benefit from hitching their gig to the new economy 

Event Date:   Why disabled workers can benefit from hitching their gig to the new economy  (noun) 1. a light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse 2. a job, especially one that is temporary   A lot of folks lament the growth of the so-called “gig economy.” And sure — from taxes to insurance to retirement savings […]

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November 21, 2016

For people with disabilities, job training isn’t enough — we must counter the charity stereotype

Event Date: Inclusion works. That is the message of a national campaign seeking to highlight the benefits of bringing more people with disabilities into the workforce. It’s also a central tenet of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which made significant changes to federal laws aimed at helping workers with disabilities access employment, education, job training and […]

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