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August 30, 2013

New 503 Regulations and Your Business!

Not mentioned in this week’s news that included wildfires in the crisis in Syria, is new Department of Labor regulations around hiring people with disabilities. We all know the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is too high. One of the ways the government wants to reduce the rate is by increasing the nationwide employment goal for federal contractors. What strikes me in the write-up is the self-identification.   The invitation to self identify maybe the
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September 30, 2013

What is Disability?

discrimination is prohibited against “a qualified individual on the basis of disability.” What is Disability? Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act has had a few very important changes in the past few weeks, not the least of these are the definition of ‘disability.” In 2009, the ADAAA addressed the need to broaden the definition of disability – modifying key terms to help those to identify what is a disability. At Our Ability, we are helping
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February 8, 2023

Job Opportunity: Head of Global Social Impact (Diversity & Sustainability) | Cornerstone

We believe everyone can rise to be extraordinary and has the potential to change the world. This isn’t a moment, it’s a movement. Join us. – Himanshu Palsule At Cornerstone we believe that what we build has the potential to change the world.  We believe that when given the right development and growth opportunities people can achieve extraordinary things. We also believe that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion can infused into every part of our company
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April 14, 2023
New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation

Job Opportunity: Administrative Project Assistant | New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation

Albany, NY Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic team that makes positive, systems-level change for agencies that support people with differing abilities to maximize their independence and pursue their life goals?  If so, the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (NY Alliance) has the opportunity for you. We seek a motivated person to serve as an Administrative Project Assistant.  This is a position within the
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