Read the webinar transcript Download the accessible PowerPoint Watch the webinar on YouTube with live embedded captions During this webinar, we discussed lessons from Project SEARCH’s work with youth with disabilities and how to apply those lessons to other workforce programs. The insights from Project SEARCH offer critical lessons learned about serving youth with disabilities. Learn key [click to continue...]
National Numbers Improve: Spotlight on WI as 4,327 more Wisconsinites with disabilities get jobs, earn an income and become independent Wisc. Gov. Scott Walker unveils plan to reward schools that help students with disabilities get jobs Eau Claire, WI, Apr. 7 – As labor markets tighten and people with disabilities prove to be a solution [click to continue...]
Lessons from South Dakota’s Jacqueline Sly Read the webinar transcript (COMING SOON) Download the accessible PowerPoint Watch the webinar on YouTube with live embedded captions (COMING SOON) Featuring Jacqueline Sly, former Representative, South Dakota House of Representatives A former teacher and state legislator, Jacqueline shares insights gained from her incredible leadership on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Task Force. [click to continue...]
Five cutting-edge programs for helping youth with all types of disabilities in Israel transition into adulthood Featuring: David B. Marcu, the CEO of Israel Elwyn Projects including transitions for employment, for national service, for military service and for volunteering in the community. In addition, Israel’s national self-advocacy program for persons with intellectual and developmental disability [click to continue...]
This event is now full. Please contact laurena@respectability.org to be informed of future events. RespectAbility, a national nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities, has been working with several partners within the entertainment industry on the full inclusion of people with disabilities – in front and behind the camera. We would like [click to continue...]
This event is now full. Contact laurena@respectability.org to be informed of future events. RespectAbility, a national nonprofit organization fighting stigmas and expanding opportunities for people with disabilities, have been working with workforce boards and employers around the country to expand job and career opportunities for people with disabilities. We would like to invite you to [click to continue...]
This event is now full. Contact laurena@respectability.org to be informed of future events. The first part of the meeting will be open to philanthropists only. Following this meeting, we will be having two additional meetings – one with stakeholders in Hollywood and one with workforce development stakeholders. You are invited to join us for the [click to continue...]
Disability Training for Police: Lessons from Special Olympics Read the webinar transcript Download the accessible PowerPoint Watch the webinar on YouTube with live embedded captions Featuring: Timothy Shriver, Chairman, Special Olympics Patti Saylor, self advocate and mother of Ethan Saylor Angela Ciccolo, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Special Olympics RespectAbility is delighted to present this webinar talking [click to continue...]
Fellows wanted in Policy, Communications, Media, Inclusion and Development! RespectAbility is searching for a talented professional who is interested in working with young professionals to develop their skills and launch their careers. This person will be an essential part of our team as our Leadership Program Director. In this role, the Director will work directly to [click to continue...]
Disability & Criminal Justice Reform – Key to Success and Challenges Ahead Read the webinar transcript Download the accessible PowerPoint (COMING SOON) Watch the webinar on YouTube with captions Read the full report Featuring Janie L. Jeffers of Jeffers and Associates, LLC. Eddie B. Ellis, Jr., Founder, One by 1, Inc. Philip Pauli, Policy Director, RespectAbility According [click to continue...]
