October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a celebration of the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. Over the next several weeks, we’ll be collaborating with various thought leaders to share disability-focused blog posts for both job seekers and employers.
For over 75 years, our partner Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives. Their workforce development services help people with disabilities learn skills to successfully enter the workforce, or to return to work after an illness or injury. We asked Carol Salter, Assistant VP of Workforce Development Solutions at Easter Seals, what advice she would share with job seekers with disabilities. Here’s what she had to say:
Our Members know the value that people with disabilities bring to the workforce. Browse the current job opportunities available at these organizations by visiting: http://disability.jobs/member-companies/