Category: Community

In this engaging interview, Peter Mendoza, a dedicated advocate for disability employment, shares his insights on the importance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Mendoza emphasizes the need for recognizing the […]

The RISE Up program, developed by the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation, offers essential training and credentialing to equip individuals with foundational employability skills, enabling them to secure jobs and advance in the […]

Learning from Self-Advocates  The conference provided a unique opportunity to learn directly from self-advocates. Their personal stories, resilience, and passion for change were both humbling and motivating. We engaged in […]

East Bay Legislative Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (EBLC) The East Bay Legislative Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (EBLC) consists of five core partners, but represents ALL relevant stakeholders of the Intellectual […]

Members of the disability community shouldn’t have to struggle to build financial security because of the risk of losing public benefits and the high cost of expenses. With CalABLE, you […]

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Dave Manson: So first of all, I really am grateful to both of you for your willingness to be highlighted in our upcoming newsletter and for carving time out of […]

Dave: Thank you so much Dr. Lazaro for carving time out of your busy schedule to speak with us. Let’s dive right in! Can you tell us about the Family Wellness […]

The following was an interview between Dave Manson, our Director of Outreach and Engagement, and Audrey deChadenedes, Chair of the Advocats. I began by asking Ms. DeChadenedes to share with […]

The model we are using is called, “Individualized Placement and Support (IPS).” It is the customized supported employment model with the largest worldwide evidence base (See http://ipsworks.org/).  Although this model is […]