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...]
How EY is Educating Their People About Mental Illness and Addiction Read the webinar transcript Download the accessible PowerPoint Watch the webinar on YouTube with captions According to SAMHSA, “an estimated 43.6 million (18.1 percent) Americans ages 18 and up experienced some form of mental illness. In the past year, 20.2 million adults (8.4 percent) had [click to continue...]
The Iowa Able Foundation-Micro-Enterprise, Micro-Lending and Financial Security for Iowans with Disabilities Read the webinar transcript View the full PowerPoint presentation Download the accessible PowerPoint (COMING SOON) Watch the webinar on YouTube with captions Featuring Jill Crosser, Executive Director, Iowa Able Foundation This webinar looks at innovative solutions to address poverty and financial insecurity in the disability [click to continue...]
Montgomery County, Maryland on Jobs for People with Disabilities – Local Lessons from a National Role Model Read the webinar transcript View the full PowerPoint presentation Download the accessible PowerPoint (COMING SOON) Watch the webinar on YouTube with captions Looking at Montgomery County provides a valuable example of what committed leaders can do. Did you know that [click to continue...]
