Category Archives: disability

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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How Bartering Can Work

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Krishanna

Source: Capital Solutions Bancorp Blog Bartering is enjoying a comeback in cash-strapped times. Instead of spending cash to get whatever products and services you need, trade your specialty for products and services. Before proceeding with bartering, continue with your cash … 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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First Ever “Official” DOL Disability Unemployment Stats Available

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Krishanna

from JFActivist by JFA Moderator Check it out: The first ever “official” DOL unemployment rate for people with disabilities will be released on Friday, February 6, 2009 at 8:30. This data is the result of the US Census’ monthly Current Population … Continue reading →

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Is This Really What We Want?

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Krishanna

VIA Bloomberg.com Commentary by Betsy McCaughey Ruin Your Health With the Obama Stimulus Plan Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) — Republican Senators are questioning whether President Barack Obama’s stimulus bill contains the right mix of tax breaks and cash infusions to jump-start the economy. … Continue reading →

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The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Krishanna

I received an e-mail recently requesting a link for information about the 2008 Disabilities Act and once I found it, I thought I’d share it here as well. VIA The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Notice Concerning The Americans With … Continue reading →

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Disability News

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Krishanna

I’ve been out scouring the wilds of the Internet for some disability news. Here is just a few snippets for your reading enjoyment: PRESIDENT’S DISABILITY AGENDA: Learn more about President Obama’s comprehensive agenda to empower individuals with disabilities. NEWLY REVISED “WINDMILLS” … Continue reading →

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To Disclose or Not To Disclose: Let’s Talk

Posted on January 22, 2009 by Krishanna

There’s a thread winding it’s way around social media and tech circles right now about Internet transparency. I had a discussion with a friend about it not too long ago as she was moving through questions of “How much is … Continue reading →

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My Journey: Realization

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Randy

In December of 2004, two things occurred that let me know something was happening to my body that I did not want to happen, and I couldn’t stop it. The first was that I got very angry with someone and … Continue reading →

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