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Ramps, elevators, Braille; these are all accommodations that come to mind when talking about accessibility. But, in today’s high-tech world, accessibility extends far beyond the accommodations listed above. Now that so many things are done virtually, accessibility on the web is incredibly important.  According to the Web Accessibility Initiative, “web accessibility means that websites, tools, […]

What Is National Deaf History Month March 13th begins National Deaf History Month, which runs through April 15th.  Celebrating the contributions and accomplishments of the deaf and hard of hearing community, National Deaf History Month recognizes three key events that impacted the community. The three significant dates are;  April 15, 1817  On April 15, 1817 [...]

July 1, 2022

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by: marketing

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Tags: disability pride month, resources

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

What Is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month has been celebrated every July since former President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, into law in 1990. That year, the first Disability Pride Day was celebrated in Boston. From then on, July has been named [...]

March 10, 2023

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by: marketing

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Tags: cerebral palsy, resources

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

What is Cerebral Palsy? Gaining overall awareness and education on specific disabilities can go a long way when it comes to creating a more inclusive workforce and society. At employU, we feel it is important to provide resources for the disability community. It is also just as important to provide resources for the general public [...]
What is Adaptive Clothing and Where to Buy It As we’ve seen throughout the years, there are many benefits to raising awareness around the disability community. This education and knowledge has allowed for communities to come together to create solutions that benefit and improve the quality of day-to-day living for many. An increase in the [...]
What Does a Disability Job Coach Do? Finding the right career - something that fits your interests, skillset, and needs - can be tricky. This is a task that can be overwhelming for anyone. But for people with disabilities who are in need of accommodations, there is often an added complexity to the job search [...]
What Are Your Rights Under an IEP or 504 Plan? In our last IEP and 504 plan article, we discussed the difference between the two education plans. One of the main differences is that they are covered under two different laws. IEPs are covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) while 504 plans [...]

About one in six children, ages 3 to 17, are diagnosed with a developmental disability, according to the CDC. Varying in signs and symptoms, developmental disabilities are a group of conditions that begin during the developmental stages of an individual’s life and may affect day-to-day functioning throughout their lifetime due to an impairment in the […]

October 20, 2020

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by: marketing

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Tags: employu, staff

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

employU would like to welcome April Piazza to the employU family! April is coming on board as employU’s Human Resources Manager. With over 16 years of experience in the Human Resources field, a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Resources and Management, and professional certifications of SHRM-CP and PHR, she brings a wealth of knowledge to […]

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