By Cory Stieg, CNBC
At age 26, Collete DiVitto had just graduated from Clemson University. She moved to Boston in hopes of working and living on her own — but hiring managers kept saying she “wasn’t a good fit.” Continue reading This 31-year-old woman with Down syndrome launched a cookie company 5 years ago — and has already made over $1.2 million
By Anna-Louise Jackson, Bloomberg.
While businesses across the U.S. struggle to find enough employees, Bitty & Beau’s coffee shops say their attrition rate is near zero and they’re inundated with applications every time a location opens. That’s because the chain primarily hires workers from a demographic advocates say has an unemployment rate above 80%: Continue reading Building a Future for the Disabled, One Cup of Coffee at a Time
By Andrea Albers, WTMJ
As graduation approaches, many teens are preparing for life beyond high school, but some with special needs are struggling to find options. One Elkhorn mother decided to create her own solution, and it could lead to a brighter future for her daughter. Continue reading Unique business hoping to create brighter futures for people with special abilities
By Hanna Horvath, Insider
Insurance is a great risk management tool to financially protect yourself against unexpected events. But when most people think about financial risk, they think about a house fire or car crash. Few people think about losing one of their most valuable assets — their income. Continue reading As a financial planner, I see people forget a critically important type of insurance over and over
By Lisa Cox, DIVERSEability Magazine
Equality in the workplace is all the buzz in the HR world. If you’re a business owner, finding ways to expand your workforce and diversify your client base will benefit your company culture and your brand’s revenue-generating potential. Continue reading Equality Vs. Equitability: What’s Still Missing from a Diverse Workplace?
By Sarah Laing, The Globe and Mail
This article is part of a package produced by the Globe Women’s Collective around International Women’s Day and this year’s theme of #BreakTheBias Continue reading How entrepreneurs with disabilities are making their own space in the business world
BY Christi Carras, The Los Angeles Times
In a major triumph for Deaf representation in Hollywood, the ensemble of “CODA” clinched the top prize Sunday at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards. Continue reading ‘CODA’ takes top prize at SAG Awards in a major win for Deaf representation
By Paula Morgan, Forbes
Case Managers handle many different aspects of helping people with disabilities get back to work. Continue reading Returning To Work With A Disability? Case Managers Share Top 5 Questions
Jill D. Griffin, HuffPost
In 2002, I planned a monthlong solo trip to Australia. Continue reading I Hid My Disability At Work For 6 Years. When I Stopped, My Entire Life Changed.
By Paula Morgan, Forbes
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable turmoil in the American job market for nearly two years. Continue reading Self-Employment Can Be A Vital Method For Returning To Work After Disability
