For some, it may be frustrating looking for and landing a job after SCI/D. There are resources and tips we can learn from one another to get a job you like and one that fits with your lifestyle and disability needs. BACKBONES PeerConnect is a program offering monthly online meetups for people in the spinal …
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Join us for a webinar with Michele Lee, a quadriplegic who is a Program Director for the Pathways to Employment program for United Spinal. She is a disability advocate, fighting …
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people with disabilities are self-employed at a rate nearly twice that of their nondisabled peers. Our guest Chris Triebes, owner of The Congregation Event Promotion business from Peacock Original's Born for Business and Jazmine McKinney, licensed esthetician will discuss their journey into entrepreneurship. SPECIAL GUEST: Chris Triebes Chris …
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