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#InclusionWorks for Employers

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 3, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners

I had the great opportunity to attend the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) national conference, an annual meeting of companies with a demonstrated commitment to a disability-inclusive workplace. As always, the event was a very fitting prelude to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Focus on the Ability: A Journey to Work

by Jaime Costilow | Jun 27, 2016 | Partners

Some may remember John Robinson as one of the keynote speakers at our 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference. Born a congenital amputee, John discussed his lifelong journey with our audience and shared stories that reflected his remarkable tenacity, talent and ability...

A Look at Military Spouse Employment on Military Spouse Appreciation Day

by DirectEmployers Guest | May 6, 2016 | Partners

The following post was authored by Jamie Boyle, Assistant Editor of the Military Service Employment Journal (MSEJ), and is being shared with permission from our partner, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). This article was featured in the April 2016...

Employing People with Disabilities | A Personal Reflection

by DirectEmployers Guest | Apr 28, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners, Recruitment Marketing

My 27 year-old son, Austin, has autism. Like most parents with a child with a disability, we share the same wish: to live just one day longer than our child. What happens after we are gone? Can we ever earn and save enough to provide our child a fulfilling life of...

Is Your Website Hampering Disability Recruiting?

by DirectEmployers Guest | Apr 13, 2016 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners, Recruitment Marketing

The following guest post was written by Marc Zablatsky, Vice President and General Manager at Sitecues. Employers committed to disability recruitment often fail to maintain websites that are usable to target applicant groups. A website that is difficult for any...

ATN@Work: Brewing up hope for adults with autism

by DirectEmployers Guest | Apr 12, 2016 | Partners, Recruitment Marketing

The following blog post is being republished with permission of Autism Speaks. View the original post. “Made by Mavericks,” is a barista training program for individuals with developmental disabilities being run at the flagship Coffee Shed store operating...

Your Dollars @ Work: Farm is growing solutions for autism employment

by DirectEmployers Guest | Apr 7, 2016 | Partners, Recruitment Marketing

The following post is being republished with permission from Autism Speaks. View the original post. Check out this blog from one of our Community Grant recipients in Illinois! They have pioneered a working farm solution for adults with autism that teaches them...

Shining Light Upon National Autism Awareness Month

by Kacie Koons | Mar 31, 2016 | Networking and Education, Partners

Did you know that more than 3.5 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by autism, whether themselves, friends, or family members? Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and socialize – and it’s the fastest growing...

Changing the Spectrum: Autism in the Workplace

by DirectEmployers Guest | Oct 27, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners

The following post was authored by Leslie Long and David Kearon and is being shared with permission from our partner, Autism Speaks. This October marks the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an opportunity for us all to...

Disability Outreach Partners Help Individuals Regain Hope & Independence

by Jaime Costilow | Oct 22, 2015 | OFCCP Compliance, Partners

Each October we celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities as part of Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme of this year’s campaign, “My disability is one part of who I am,” could not ring more true. People are not defined by...