February 9, 2024
(Albany, N.Y.) – Our Ability is announcing that Disability Rights New York (DRNY), New York State Teachers’ Retirement Systems (NYSTRS), and the Warren, Washington, and Albany ARC (WWAARC), and will utilize Our Abilities’ ableist remediate tool for PDF office documents and web products and language.
February 7, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Virtual 1:30 – 3:30 PM EST Register to Attend Please note: A resume is required to register. Job Seekers: Network with leading disability-inclusive employers! Learn about job opportunities and available internships! Attend an optional live virtual platform training to prepare for event day (visit the Career Fair website for training dates and Zoom links). Recruiting Organizations American Tower ARKA Blue Cross Blue Shield MA Boston Children’s Hospital Bose Boston University Boston Mutual Life Insurance
January 31, 2024
A reflection on where we are with the New York State budget and direct care workers. Plus a discussion on New York State efforts on digital accessibility. Finally a rant about the death of DEI. Taylor Swift and DEI are under the skin of the far-right media.
January 24, 2024
Mai Ling Chan has dedicated her career to supporting disabilities and serving the community of people and businesses who focus on the disability community. As a speech-language pathologist, Mai Ling has worked to support communication in all forms. As an industry historian and entrepreneur, Mai Ling has chronicled, guided, mentored, connected, and supported hundreds of thought leaders, as they follow their paths to create products, services, and offerings that change lives. Learn directly from amazing
January 17, 2024
Wikipedia says ‘Caroline Casey is an Irish activist and management consultant.’ And so much more…. Caroline Casey is also a friend of Our Ability Inc. In late-2023, John Robinson interviewed Caroline for an entrepreneurship class for students with disabilities through Syracuse University. As Our Ability looks at DEI in 2024, we share this interview as a guiding light on the importance of leadership in starting a business with DEI purpose. Enjoy!
January 11, 2024
In 2024, there is a growing emphasis by Governor Kathy Hochul to expand employment opportunities and digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities across New York State. Governor Hochul is expanding internships and job opportunities within state agencies. Our Ability Inc. is a leader in New York State assisting agencies and businesses in recruiting individuals with disabilities. We have direct contact with thousands of individuals with disabilities, the 92,000 students (about twice the capacity of JMA
