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Fresh Abilities employees will have new opportunities through a partnership with Clark State. Fresh Abilities will move to the college campus, opening space for a new restaurant coming to COhatch.
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Register for CDE Member ’s webinar on #DisabilityInclusion in Advanced Manufacturing on 2/16 at 2 p.m. ET. Learn about a pre-apprenticeship program for workers with disabilities developed by FALA Technologies and . askearn.org/event/expandin
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On Tuesday, January 11 at 2:00PM EASTERN, ACCSES will be hosting a webinar on making your website accessible if it is not already. If are a disability service provider and interested in attending, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org.
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New year. New team members. - mailchi.mp/tacind/tac-wee
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As #NDEAM comes to a close, you may be considering ways to further engage with employment opportunities for #peoplewithdisabilities. We offer you one of our programs for consideration:
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#DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityInclusion
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“In this labor shortage, many companies have discovered they have overlooked hiring #PeopleWithDisabilities. This #NDEAM, I challenge all business leaders to normalize workplace #Inclusion.” So says President and CEO Jeff Dern. Read the full op-ed.
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Our awesome custodial employees at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California, mostly comprised of #PeopleWithDisabilities, were featured on in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check out the coverage! #NDEAM
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We're spotlighting how Tresco Inc., a New Mexico-based nonprofit agency in the SourceAmerica network, celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Check out our Q&A with them here: bit.ly/3mkvZMZ
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Storefront businesses will be joined by other local businesses and organizations for a Downtown Springfield Trick-or-Treat event.
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A significant number of caregivers of children with #specialneeds reduce their work hours or leave jobs altogether costing their families an average of $18,000 per year in lost earnings, researchers say. disabilityscoop.com/2021/10/28/stu #disabilities #caregiving
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Talked with workers at this morning. Working to manufacture cargo nets for our military gives Ohioans with disabilities the opportunity to work and live with dignity.
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, visits Springfield nonprofit that focuses on job training for those with disabilities @HkarimSNS
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“You’re Going to Love this Kid!” Author provides creative ideas and inspiration for educators who support individuals with #ASD. Ohioans have access to this amazing book from the OCALI Library. Check it out today!
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In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, talks with Jim Mullen about his mom's applesauce 🍎 & how he was successful at getting into stores (coming 2022). Watch the video 👉 bit.ly/TWL_NDEAM
#NDEAM #TWL
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Thank you so much and ! Rachel we would love for you to come visit us with Valentina one day!!
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Did you hear about our visit with last Friday? Here's an article from . Read it here - bit.ly/3mrqwCL.
(Photo Credit: Dayton Daily News)
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#inclusion
People with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed as people without, and often face discrimination, isolation, and an unwillingness to adapt to their needs.
#NDEAM #disabilities #disabilityemployment #theabilitiesconnection #diversityandinclusion
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We all deserve to not just be accepted, but valued for who we are.
#TheAbilitiesConnection #Inclusion #Value #DisabilityProud #Advocacy
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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸
Springfield, OH-based is participating in a nationwide initiative funded by to provide #JobTraining and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Learn more in this article. #StateStandout buff.ly/3yeUMFO
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Read this moving glimpse into the life of Dee Humphrey, and her barrier-breaking work at Fresh Abilities, a restaurant in Springfield, Ohio, and part of . ACCSES is looking forward to visiting TAC and Fresh Abilities this fall!
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Dee, one of our Fresh Abilities team members, was featured in Newsweek - a national, online magazine! We are so proud of her for sharing her story and especially proud to have such an incredible employee on our team.
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This Saturday is Fresh Abilities' One Year Anniversary! Thank you to all of our supporters and customers for making this year possible! We look forward to all that's to come.
#ThankfulThursday #OneYearAnniversary #FreshAbilities
TAC is beyond grateful for Jim's leadership, and we are extremely proud to be a member of ACCSES!
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Thank you Jim Zahora and @TACIndSpfld! We are proud to have TAC as an ACCSES member! Be like Jim. Join ACCSES and make sure your voice is heard in Washington, D.C. #TestimonialTuesday
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Chad has an amazing story. He went from TAC to Fresh Abilities to securing employment at Schuler's Bakery! Dayton Daily News wrote an article about his employment journey - check it out!
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Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!
Last year, over 80% of people in the U.S. with a disability were unemployed. It's time to change that.
#Inclusion #Employment #DisabilityAwareness #Nonprofit #OhioJobs
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From manufacturing air cargo nets to managing a hydroponic greenhouse to providing 3PL services, our TAC team members are truly excelling. We are proud to provide solutions to businesses nation-wide.
To learn more, visit:
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"If your company wants to show the world that it truly sees the value in everyone, there are plenty of steps leaders can take right away to improve disability inclusion in your hiring processes."
#Diversity #Inclusion #DisabilityEmployment
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Today, we're featuring Kenya! Kenya has been at TAC for about 3 years, and she loves the work she gets to do here everyday. We're thankful to have her on our team!
#TACFeature #FacesofTAC #Employment #OhioJobs
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Everyone has the right to choose where they want to work. This video of Bobby's story may be a couple years old, but it's just as powerful today!
#MyWorkMyChoice #Inclusion #Employment
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So much truth in this quote! 👏#AllAbilities #Inclusion #Advocacy
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