News & Events

  This month is Autism Awareness Month. As part of spreading awareness and educating the public on autism,  WorkforceGPS has published an article full of resources and educational websites concerning autism and the work place. Included in this article are tips are finding work, educational tools for employers striving to better understanding autism, and even…

The topic of the times is physical health. It is critical that we take care of our bodies and stay healthy as to not contract or spread COVID-19. However, mental health is just as important as your physical health and is often forgotten about. This can be especially important for those struggling with mental health…

  In uncertain times such as these, it can be difficult to navigate unemployment resources and rights. For those who identify with having a disability, however, these waters can be even more difficult. Luckily,  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has your back. In the last week, the EEOC has released COVID-19 resources and federal employment…

  As businesses strive to become more accessible and inclusive, it is critical that they also stay educated. The ETA (The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration) has released a new webcast on the WorkforceGPS website. The ten episode series is directed towards U.S. job centers and discusses resources, tools, and advice on how…

We always strive to be more inclusive and accessible in the work place, but how exactly can businesses do that? And what does the future hold for accessibility? The Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology, otherwise known as PEAT, has begun its 2020 season of the podcast, “The Future of Work”, which discusses this exact…

As we spoke about earlier this week, it is incredibly important than businesses and employers alike know the rights and rules of the ADA and the workplace. While our last post spoke more generally of the rights of employees and employers with disabilities, today we are taking a deeper look at employment agencies and what…

  It is critical to understand what the rights and policies are in the workplace for employees with disabilities. Recently the, NCSL (National Conference of State Legislators) partnered with SEED (State Exchange on Employment & Disability)  to analyze 144 enacted bills from the 2019 legislative sessions related to disability employment. Their goal was to find the bills that…

Financial Security is so important. The U.S. Department of Labor is here to help! Check out their article, “5 Tips on Building Financial Security for People with Disabilities” for some helpful tips and resources to aid you in attaining your financial goals.

How does the unemployment rate for persons with a disability changed from past years? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has published a survey taken for unemployment rates of Americans with and without disabilities for  2019. Check out the results here to see what has changed!    

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…