Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act is Signed President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008. The ADAAA ensures that the protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act will once again be available to the many people with mental or phyical disabilities who need them. Enacted after lengthy negotiations, the ADAAA overturns […]
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What is the ADA?
What is the ADA? The ADA is a federal civil rights law that was passed in 1990 and went into effect beginning in 1992. Its purpose is to protect people with disabilities from discrimination in employment (Title I), in the programs and activities offered by state and local governments (Title II), and in accessing the […]
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week
Abilities ~ Promoting the employment of Vermont citizens of all abilities September 2008 – Vol 2, Issue 4 Dear Friends ~ Celebrating Deaf Awareness Week This week – the last full week in September – is Deaf Awareness Week. It is held in commemoration of the first World Congress of the Deaf that was held […]
”autism crosses a line from an educational issue to a medical one.”
DOVER – Because of his severe autism, the cost of educating 5-year-old Jack Ursitti runs $100,000 a year. But unlike expenses with most medical conditions, the bills for treating him will be borne by Dover schools and the rural town’s taxpayers – not his family’s medical insurance. Now, the nation’s largest autism advocacy group, Autism […]
Rutland – Career Exploration Workshop
Career Exploration Workshop- Thursdays, 9-12, call 802-786-5837 to register. Rutland DOL. free
Brattleboro – Sr Job Start
The Brattleboro Jr Job Start will take place the second Tuesday every month from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. For more information contact Ben Coplan or Jim Cecere.
Brattleboro – Jr Job Start
The Brattleboro Jr Job Start will take place every from 4-5 p.m. For more information contact Ben Coplan or Jim Cecere.
Springfield Career Blast
The Springfield Career Blast will take place Sept. 15 – Oct. 3 from 3-6 p.m. For more information contact Tom Hitchcock or Karin Thomas.
Middlebury – Job Club
Job Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:30-2:00 For more information, contact Mary Ellen Giglio.
Morrisville – Job Club
Job Club meets on Wednesdays from 10am – 11am. For more information, contact Reinita Arnold.