October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! Organized by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), this month is meant to celebrate individuals with disabilities and the important contribution they make to the workforce. This year’s theme is “Inclusion Drive Innovation,” as individuals with disabilities bring different perspectives into the workplace that strengthen business and creates innovation.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Mon, Oct 16, 2017 @ 01:37 PM
Spotlight on In the Driver’s Seat: Tools for Self-Directed Services in New York
Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Tue, Oct 03, 2017 @ 08:45 AM
There is nothing more person-centered than having the opportunity to map out your own future and be in control of your own life. While the move to self-direction can seem overwhelming, there are many resources out there to help with the process. In the Driver’s Seat believes that Self-Directed Services offer people with developmental disabilities and their families the opportunity to map out their future and be in control of their own lives. They provide tools and resources for individuals and families to effectively navigate and utilize self-directed services to put them in the Driver’s Seat.
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ANCOR International Council - Building Inclusive Communities on a Global Level
Posted by Brian White on Fri, Sep 29, 2017 @ 11:54 AM
In early 2017 MediSked, LLC became part of a revitalization of ANCOR's International Council. We are honored and excited to a be a part of such an important coalition! After meeting first in San Antonio during the ANCOR National Meeting and through multiple conference calls and emails, we are happy to share the council's mission statement!
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Spreading Awareness: Educating Voters and Getting Registered
Posted by Linda Nakagawa on Wed, Sep 27, 2017 @ 09:31 AM
This week, we celebrated National Voter Registration Day. The holiday is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and supported by the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED).
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