From the moment your child was born, you wrapped them in a cocoon of safety, comfort, and peace. The desire to provide that atmosphere may have be even stronger if you have a child with a diagnosed disability. When they turned four or five, a full life outside the home began – they went to …
In this four-part video series, the JCS Ignite Career Center, shares professional advice for families of individuals with disabilities. Assisting them with navigating the services and resources available at every stage of transition, from infancy through the teen years and into adulthood when it’s time to enter the workforce and find independence. Andrea Fenwick, Senior …
By Jamie Leboe There’s been a buzz lately on the value of hiring individuals with special needs. What does that mean? In doing some research to help me to explain the value of hiring individuals with diagnosed disabilities I came across this story The growing acceptance of autism in the workplace. At Microsoft, an interview …
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By Andrea Fenwick When interviewing for a job, many people worry about saying the wrong thing. For people with disabilities, this can be even more of a concern, especially if your disability is not apparent to the average person, like low vision, gastrointestinal issues, anxiety disorders, or learning disabilities like dyslexia. The current employment landscape …
I meet many people in search of employment. It’s my job as a JCS Career Coach. Throughout my career, I have met with clients, who for different reasons, had chosen not to work or did not “need” to work. Some are new to the employment market due to a change in life circumstances, or were living off an inheritance, with …
