Category Archives: advocacy

25 Startups Making A Difference

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Krishanna

By John Tozzi, Venessa Wong, and Nick Leiber Pushing for Profits and Social Impact The social enterprise—a sustainable business that creates social or environmental value alongside profit—is no longer a niche concept. Social entrepreneurs inhabit nearly every sector of the … Continue reading →

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Walking On Eggshells

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Krishanna

Do you walk on eggshells around people with chronic illness or disabilities? If so, you are not alone. Maybe you’re a little uncomfortable — you don’t know quite what to say and don’t want to stick your foot in your … Continue reading →

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Life With Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Krishanna

By: Ann Pietrangelo One of the most frustrating aspects of life with chronic illness is the constant state of flux. It is true of all types of multiple sclerosis, and relapsing/remitting MS certainly lives up to the name. The fact … Continue reading →

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“Disabled” Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Work

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Krishanna

By Liz Henry October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Let’s look at blogs out there by women about disability and work! Patricia E. Bauer hits right on target as usual: President urges employers to welcome workers with disabilities. I’m all … Continue reading →

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Give Up Your Bus Seat or Else

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Krishanna

Souce: New York Times: City Room It is the usual reminder, just a little firmer than in the past. This week, as it has done every couple of years, New York City Transit is starting an advertising campaign asking New … Continue reading →

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Organize for Olmstead

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Krishanna

Dear friends and allies, Coming up in a month (June 22, 2009) is the 10th anniversary of the Olmstead decision, declaring that people with disabilities have a right to live in the community and not in nursing homes and other … Continue reading →

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Scholarships Available To PWD for Self-Employment Webcast Series

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Krishanna

Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Workplace Supports and Job Retention are offering scholarships to people with disabilities for their entrepreneur training webcast series entitled, 2009 Self-Employment Webcast Series sponsored by Self-Employment Technical Assistance, Resources, & … Continue reading →

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10 Productivity Tips for Self-Employed People

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Krishanna

Staying productive is one of those skills no one teaches you in school but you have to learn. It’s especially important if you’re self-employed or a telecommuter because you usually find yourself performing many different jobs, each with their own … Continue reading →

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Low Cost Self Employment Training

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Krishanna

Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Workplace Supports and Job Retention is a low-cost training webcast series entitled, 2009 Self-Employment Webcast Series. The series features 6 webcasts with topics such as “Inclusive Entreprenuership and “Three Models … Continue reading →

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Make Money, Give To Your Community

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Krishanna

If you are a self-employed artist and live in Virginia, this might be a great way to gain exposure in a market you may not have tapped into and make a little money while giving back to your community. To … Continue reading →

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