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The Bridge to a Career
The Bridge to a Career
The idea of a dental switchboard that was tongue-controlled was first introduced by Alfred Bester in his 1956 award-winning science fiction novel, The Stars My Destination. Now that science fiction has become a reality. It’s called the Tongue Drive System.…
Another victory for people with disabilities was achieved this week when the Illinois attorney general’s office announced a settlement with AMC Theatres, the state’s largest movie theater chain. AMC has agreed to make it’s movies accessible for people with hearing and visual impairments. By 2014,…
The Social Security Administration has hired researchers at the UCSF Disability Statistics Center to conduct a needs assessment to find out how they can better communicate with their beneficiaries who have disabilities. They want to know more about your experience applying…
I don’t know anyone who looks forward to doing their taxes, but fortunately for us, there’s a small army of volunteers out there waiting to help us–and for free, no less. So what excuse do we have to procrastinate? Free tax preparation services are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a disability-community-based nonprofit organization for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue. The vast majority of their families live in poverty, and most parents can’t afford to…
Like many nonprofit organizations, we have had to grow and expand our business in order to continue to deliver the best vocational services to our students. And while the business aspect of that growth is absolutely essential, our primary focus…