Category Archives: News
“Skills to Pay the Bills”
On the one hand, companies throughout the country agree that “soft skills” such as punctuality, verbal communications, and working productively with others are essential to getting hired and staying hired. On the other hand, recent surveys of employers also indicate that nearly three-quarters of … Continue reading
The Inside Track on Federal Jobs
There are two ways to apply for a federal job, competitively and non-competitively. The usual route most job seekers go is the competitive route by searching the official government jobs website USAJOBS. And that’s fine. But there’s also a lesser known … Continue reading
Broadband Rebate
If are a California resident and have signed up for a new broadband account in the past 12 months, you may be eligible for a $30 rebate from the Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT). Not bad, huh? You can even take it … Continue reading
Paid Product Testing for the Visually Impaired
The Center for Accessible Technology is looking for people 18 and older who are low-vision or blind to do product testing in January. Testers will be paid approximately $100 per session, which may last anywhere from 45-90 minutes. There are … Continue reading
Ever Dream of Working for NASA?
Well, it turns out the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has become a model employer for people with disabilities. From recruitment through retention, this agency shines! I mean, they even provide a popular “Power and Privilege” series where employees can … Continue reading
Ed Roberts to be Inducted into the California Hall of Fame
Life-long civil rights leader for people with disabilities, Ed Roberts ill be inducted into the California Hall of Fame along with the Beach Boys, Carlos Santana, Amy Tan, Magic Johnson and other famous Californians. The California Hall of Fame was … Continue reading
GREEN JOBS: A Resource for Individuals with Disabilities
Everyone is talking about “green jobs”. But what is a green job really? What training and education is required? How does one access these jobs? Finding the answers to these questions can be a daunting task, especially for individuals who … Continue reading
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