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Autism Acceptance Month: Celebrate Differences

WEBApril 4, 2024 | Chapter Web Service | Uncategorized. April is Autism Acceptance Month, celebrating the talents, contributions, and diversity within the autism community. At The Arc, autistic people and their loved ones are a part of our staff, volunteer leaders, and key people guiding our work every day. Their lived experiences are vital, as an

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New Bill Would Advance Equity & Independence for Millions of …

WEBPeople with disabilities and older adults want to live in their own homes and communities, and they deserve that right just like everyone else. Today, Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Chair of the Senate Aging Committee, Tim Kaine (D-VA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) along with Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) introduced a critical …

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Walmart, Disability Employment and an Opportunity to Lead

WEBWalmart and other employers need be open to and accepting of the reality that an employee with a disability, with appropriate training and accommodation, can be successful in a wide variety of roles. In Walmart, after all, the former People Greeter and new Customer Host roles represent only a tiny fraction of the more than 2 million jobs

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How and Why to Celebrate National Disability Employment …

WEBEach October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we celebrate the many contributions and achievements of employees with disabilities. Employees with disabilities are dependable, loyal, and eager to learn—and research shows that their inclusion in the workforce improves overall employee retention …

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Parent to Parent Program

WEBParent to Parent (P2P) is a program for parents by parents who have children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or with special health care needs. P2P provides a network of peer support, information and referral, and educational workshops. Program Highlights Match trained and experienced “Helping Parents” (mentor) with …

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5 Disability Stories Journalists Should Be Covering Right Now (2024)

WEBHere are 5 crucial angles you should report on in summer and fall 2024: 1. Disability Pride Month. July marks Disability Pride Month, commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Yet this annual celebration championing disability rights and human diversity rarely shows up in news programs or stories.

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The Arc Announces Acting CEO Named Amidst Leadership Transition

WEBThe Arc’s Board of Directors has named Ruben Rodriguez, the organization’s Chief Operating Officer, as Acting CEO while it undertakes a national search for new leadership. Rodriguez joined The Arc in 2019, with nearly four decades of experience in operations and finance. He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Pace …

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Thinking about Guardianship: Checklist

WEBl. capacity to understand and enter into a romantic or sexual relationship. m. understand and enter into a marital relationship. n. The individual does ______ / does not _______ have ability to vote (this might be shown if he/she …

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