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Presentations Released - State of Science Conference on Employment of People with Disabilities

April 2014 — Presentations from the State of the Science Conference, sponsored by the University of New Hampshire, the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Evidence Based Practice in Vocational Rehabilitation (RRTC-EBP-VR) and the Kessler Foundation, are now available. Held April 8-9, 2014 in Bethesda, Maryland, the conference addressed employment disparities experienced by people with disabilities and presented research from three NIDRR-funded employment rehabilitation research and training centers.

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Discover the Accessibility Features of Smartphones: REACH of Plano

  • Learn about the latest accessibility features found on Apple, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones!
  • Try the latest smartphones, “phablets” and tablets from AT&T!
  • Experts on hand to help you with your own devices!

EVERYONE WELCOME!  FREE!

REACH of Plano
720 East Park Boulevard
Suite 120
Plano, TX 75074

For more information and RSVP:
www.wirelessrerc.org/smartphone-events
 

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Discover the Accessibility Features of Smartphones: AFB Center on Vision Loss

  • Learn about the latest accessibility features found on Apple, Android, and Windows Phone smartphones
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  • Experts on hand to help you with your own devices!

EVERYONE WELCOME!  FREE!

AFB Center on Vision Loss
11030 Ables Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

For more information and RSVP:
www.wirelessrerc.org/smartphone-events
 

Start Date: 
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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DOJ Settlement Regarding Services for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

April 2014 — The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it has entered into a 10-year, statewide settlement agreement with the State of Rhode Island. The settlement follows an investigation of Rhode Island’s statewide day-activity service system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Career Expo for People with Disabilities

The Equal Opportunity Publications (EOP) Career Expo for People with Disabilities will be held at the in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014.  The Expo is an opportunity for people with disabilities to meet with companies and government agencies currently seeking to hire new talent. EOP urges all those interested in the Expo to register at http://www.eop.com/stemexpo and submit a resume, which will be sent to the recruiters present at the Expo regardless of attendance.  Follow the link for other Expo dates and cities.

Start Date: 
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
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