December 3, 2024
Today, we reflect on where we are presently as individuals with disabilities worldwide, and where we can continue to make inclusion improvements around the planet. My biggest thought today is that we should celebrate the everyday people with disabilities who are trying to become educated, employed, or entrepreneurs to live the lives we want to live.
November 19, 2024
After a series of webinars conducted by Syracuse University on digital accessibility, we decided to bring this to our podcast audience. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and its moving parts have real ramifications come April 2026. Local, county, city, and state agencies must be aware that their web pages, documents and applications must all be compliant to digital accessibility. Our Ability will create an accessible pathway for agencies, universities, and businesses looking beyond compliance
November 15, 2024
November 13, 2024
Are we living in 1935 Germany? Are we striving for the best 2035 America? People with disabilities are at a crossroads after this November election. There is discussion that federal dollars will be eliminated, and that will have a direct and indirect impact on the 40 million individuals with disabilities in the United States. What can we do to discuss? What can we do to build employment? How do we avoid further institutionalization of individuals
November 11, 2024
Human Resources Professional, Director MNYSC (Metro New York and Southern Connecticut HERC (The Higher Education Recruitment Consortium) Karen Fife talks to John Robinson about disability recruiting and inclusion. Karen is an accomplished and dynamic human resources professional with significant background in strategic staffing, compensation and budget planning, and performance and talent management. Our Ability has worked with HERC for a number of years to expand employment and the employment conversation within higher education.
October 11, 2024
Increase Your Brand Recognition as a Disability Inclusive Organization Advance your organization’s positioning within the disability inclusion community while expanding your local, regional and/or national diversified pipeline and recruitment efforts. Sponsor the Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair for Individuals with Disabilities The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair connects qualified job candidates with disabilities to disability inclusive employers. Save the Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 Sponsorship opportunities are limited in quantity for better brand
