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Special Needs Resource Fair

The Help Group is hosting their 10th Annual Special Needs Fair on March 29 from 11am-2pm. This is an amazing opportunity for parents and professionals to find the resources available to LA’s Special Needs Community. Exhibitors at the fair will be representing various topics such as financial planning, residential programs, school camps, therapy options, parent…

Orange and LA County Science Fairs

Let’s support our STEAM students! The LA and Orange County’s individual science fairs are quickly approaching! The Orange County Science and Engineering Fair is from grades 6-12, but they will be showcasing STEAM projects from grades 4-12. This annual event will be at the OC Fair & Event Center on March 24-26. The deadline to…

California Science & Engineering Fair

The future is looking bright! The California Science Center of Los Angeles will be hosting the 64th annual California Science and Engineering Fair for California students in grades 6–12 on April 21–22, 2020. This will be the last science fair of the academic school year and a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their studies…

2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Presidential Proclamation

National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of Americans with disabilities to our country’s workforce and economic strength. We also reaffirm our commitment to fostering opportunity for Americans of all abilities to apply their skills and talents in the workplace as they pursue their dreams. Thanks to my Administration’s economic…

Epilepsy Foundation Strengthens its Impact in Southern California with New Chapter in Orange County

Foundation to Serve More than 38,000 People Living with Epilepsy in the CountyFoundation to Serve More than 38,000 People Living with Epilepsy in the County Monday, July 29, 2019 ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — The Epilepsy Foundation is strengthening its impact in Southern California with the creation of a new chapter in Orange County with dedicated staff…

Southern California Disability:IN Is Proud To Be A Part Of The Disability:IN Community!

Southern California Disability:IN, covering Orange County, San Diego and Los Angeles, is now a part of the Disability:In community. We will assist partners including government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and others across Southern California in

Award winning filmmaker Jennifer Tennican presents Hearts of Glass—Watch the Trailer!

Cutting-edge food production meets social good in an ambitious experiment to provide year-round produce to a mountain town, while providing meaningful employment for community members with disabilities.

Organizations Which Can Assist You In Your Diversity And Inclusion Strategy

There are numerous organizations that can be of assistance to you in recruiting and retaining employees with disabilities. Department of Labor (DOL) Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)

How to Retain Employees With Disabilities

By becoming a model employer, companies and other organizations will improve their retention of people with disabilities. Retention is essential to ensuring that the investment you are making to identify and hire qualified people with disabilities pays off.

4 Tips For Fostering Digital Access And Inclusion At Your Workplace

In today’s highly connected digital world, accessing opportunity can be just a click away. But for the one billion+ people with disabilities or impairments worldwide, that accessibility