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Monthly Archives: November 2008
Self-employment ideal for PWD
Coping and problem-solving skills asset to managing SMEs VIA Daryl-Lynn Carlson, Financial Post- Canada Brett Gundlock/National PostSunny Gervan, of Design Revolution, has learned to manage her disability and forge a successful professional career. More avenues are opening up for people … Continue reading
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Supported Employment Services Face Cuts
As the recession speeds along, some disturbing news out of Texas and Massachusetts where employment programs for people with disabilities are being forced to close due to budget cutbacks and shortfalls: Massachusetts budget cuts force closing: Neil Barry wrote a … Continue reading
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Asociatia Ihtis: Romanian Center for Independent Living Launches
Beth Kanter recently posted about the launch of Asociatia Ihtis, a Romanian Center for Independent Living which is launching a worldwide fundraising drive. They’re hoping to raise 1 Euro from 350,000 people to open Romania’s first Center for Independent Living. … Continue reading
Introduction
There is a new kid on the block. Me. I’m Randy. Yesterday I began the third grand epic adventure of my life. My first grand epic adventure lasted for 21 years. From June, 1984 to June, 2005 I had the … Continue reading
Changes Afoot
It’s been a busy fall for us here at Active Gray Matter, and while that has limited our posts a bit, we are ramping up for an exciting December. We’ll be featuring a 31 day self-paced course for exploring self-employment … Continue reading
Change for People with Disabilities: Time to Email Obama!
Via Whose Planet Is It Anyway comes news of pending Autism legislation and an email campaign launched by Andrea Shettle for people with disabilities to engage with President Elect Obama on what our vision of change looks like: On November … Continue reading
See With Bigger Eyes
Half a Dozen Things Fine Artists & Crafters Can Do To Help Themselves Survive the Economic Slump Because fine art and craft have long been considered a luxury for an audience with a disposable income, visual artists, like many self-employed … Continue reading
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How Can You Save $10,000?
Via Indepent Street, Wall Street Journal Posted by Raymund Flandez Consumers have long saved money by clipping coupons. Small businesses apparently are now doing the same. Ron Weidemann, a partner at market-research firm Answers Research Inc. of Solana Beach, Calif., … Continue reading