KPBS

Employment helps adults with intellectual disabilities see what they're capable of

From the age of 2, I have always had at least one close friend in my life who has an array of disabilities. It started with my brother Chase and has expanded outward to his classmates and therapy ...
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Empowering dreams: Skills of Central PA program paves way for people with intellectual disabilities

BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — People with intellectual disabilities are getting a head start to life’s opportunities. This is thanks to the Skills of Central PA program. October is National Disability ...
New York Post

FAA’s diversity push includes focus on hiring people with ‘severe intellectual’ and ‘psychiatric’ disabilities

The Federal Aviation Administration is actively recruiting workers who suffer “severe intellectual” disabilities, psychiatric problems and other mental and physical conditions under a diversity and ...
WXYZ

New coffee shop creates employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (WXYZ) — A brand-new coffee shop has opened its doors in Ann Arbor. Serving up premium coffee, Bitty and Beau’s is much like other big brand ...
WBUR

A Mom Laments Limited Employment Prospects For Daughter With Down Syndrome

Amy Silverman's daughter Sophie wants to be a dance teacher. But Sophie has Down syndrome and the opportunities for meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities are minimal.