Tag Archives: employment

Understanding Organizational Employment

The Business Case

Building an Inclusive Workforce

Disability Awareness on the LCCC Campus

Finding the Right Fit

By Guest Contributor | Published: November 7, 2012

During the month of November, blog posts will highlight different programs at UCP of Greater Cleveland and how they each support our agency mission to empower children and adults with disabilities to advance their independence, productivity and inclusion in the community. This week, we take a look at the Organizational Employment Program and how this...
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By Tammy Gibson Willet | Published: October 11, 2012

xx Hiring a qualified person with a disability brings greater benefits beyond just filling an open job. There’s a solid business case, too. Here are just a few of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities: Return on Investment Businesses that employ people with disabilities turn social issues into business opportunities. These opportunities translate into...
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By Tammy Gibson Willet | Published: October 5, 2012

Put simply, in the framework of our American society, work is fundamental to identity. It means so much more than a paycheck: it offers purpose and the opportunity to lead a more independent, self-directed life. But the importance of work extends far beyond any one individual. When all people are able to contribute and be...
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By Vocational Services Contributor | Published: March 8, 2012

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! This month all of us at UCP and throughout the nation are celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of individuals with disabilities in our communities. This is the first year for the Project SEARCH site at Lorain County Community College (LCCC), and the student interns are already doing a great...
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By Tammy Gibson Willet | Published: October 26, 2011

As we have discussed before, the employment programs at UCP operate under a presumption of employability. This is the understanding that there is meaningful work available for every individual that wants to work and that every individual deserves the opportunity to have employment at a level that meets their skills—regardless of disability, the need for...
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