Many workforce development agencies provide some sort of assessment to measure their customer’s reading and math skills. In most cases, this is done to determine the need for basic skills… Click to read the full article
Disability & Reasonable Accommodations: Every Agency Needs a Policy
I’ve worked with a large number of One-Stop agencies across the state of California. As part of my technical assistance and training, we often engage staff in a conversation around… Click to read the full article
Disability & Accessibility: Where Does it Begin?
I’m often asked the question by One-Stops and other public agencies providing community services: Where does accessibility begin? My response: Accessibility begins at the first point of contact for your… Click to read the full article
Disability Interview Strategies – Tip #5
Tip #5: Practice, practice, practice! Don’t go to a job interview thinking you will be able to “wing it,” especially as it relates to addressing your disability. Often, when we’re… Click to read the full article
Disability Interview Strategies – Tip #4
Tip #4: Don’t let your disability define you. You are a combination of many wonderful skills and abilities. The more positive you are, the more an employer will focus on… Click to read the full article
Disability Interview Strategies – Tip #3
Tip #3: Be proactive! Be prepared to demonstrate how you will be able to perform the essential functions of a job with or without an accommodation. Don’t wait for an… Click to read the full article
Disability Interview Strategies – Tip #2
Tip #2: When you are scheduling an interview, be sure to ask up front what the process involves (e.g. Will testing of any sort occur? How will the tests be… Click to read the full article
Disability Interview Strategies – Tip #1
The labor market is challenging as it is (especially with our current economy!), but if you are a person with a disability, you are often faced with additional obstacles in… Click to read the full article
Welcome to the Disability Facts Blog!
Hello and welcome! We’re glad you’re here. We look forward to posting resources, information, and tips related to employment and disability. The information contained in this blog will be geared toward… Click to read the full article