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“Alone we can do little, together we can do much.” This well-known quote from Helen Keller has no doubt moved many. But as an advocate for people with disabilities and a member of the deaf-blind community herself, employU client Darlene finds this particular quote significant. Darlene explains, “[It] implies a need to be supportive and [...]
The Difference Between IEP and 504 Plans And How To Obtain Them The start of a new school year can bring a long list of to-dos. Shopping for school supplies, getting haircuts, and making sure that the first day of school outfit is set and ready to go. For parents with kids with disabilities, sometimes [...]
Taking the Initiative: Amanda’s Story Before coming to employU, Amanda worked on a farm for several years. After encountering numerous health issues and undergoing surgery, she was having trouble finding meaningful employment. When she was referred to employU for employment services, she met with her Employment Specialist, Steven, to discuss different employment goals, needs, options, [...]

Darrell is a young man with a desire to be helpful. Though he appears shy at first, those who get to know him soon find out he is friendly, outgoing, and so much fun to be around. He expressed a desire to work with customers, so his Job Coach, Jennifer, knew that a Work-Based Learning […]

Taking Steps on the Path of Her Dreams: Jesse's Story Jesse is a recent high school graduate who loves horses and other large animals. While in school, she volunteered at a local equestrian center, helping to groom and care for the animals. Though Jesse knew she wanted to pursue a career that involved caring for [...]
Transitioning from campus classroom to On the Job Training (OJT) may put an extra demand on a student to disclose their disability and possibly request new accommodations that they have not had before. However, when you have a student like Sydney, you will be amazed at how "baby steps" can change all that. Sydney joined [...]
Strengthening Lifelong Skills: Edliz’s Story A high school student with tons of creativity, Edliz was referred to employU in October of 2021. Along with drawing landscapes and characters, she enjoys studying science, biology, and botany. Looking to increase her workforce experience before graduating high school, Edliz participated in two on-the-job trainings (OJTs). After completing her [...]

This summer proved to be another successful season of employU’s Industry-Based Work Experience Programs. These on-the-job training programs give students the opportunity to gain experience, skills, and industry knowledge while getting paid. Different than the typical summer job, these industry-based programs allow students to explore and discover new career paths while preparing them to enter […]

December 1, 2023

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by: marketing

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Categories: Newsletter Articles

Stepping Into Her Dream Career With Independence: Paulette’s Story Paulette is a recent graduate from Florida A&M where she earned a BS in Broadcast Journalism. Paulette feels that autism has contributed to her passion and excellence in writing because she “sees” things from a unique perspective which charges her creativity. Sheila, Paulette’s employU Employment Specialist [...]

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