AbilityLinks effort to increase employment of persons with disabilities was rewarded last month when it was named winner of the “Partnerships for Independence Award” by Donka, Inc., a highly regarded computer training program that specializes in serving persons with disabilities.
June 16, 2008
Dear AbilityLinks Supporter,
There is still time to register for the next AbilityLinks job seeker Webinar which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008. During this free Webinar, you will learn valuable information about how to find a job or job training using the AbilityLinks website. Click here to register or learn more about this upcoming Webinar.
April 18, 2008
Dear AbilityLinks Supporter,
With over 300 job seekers, employers and disability advocates in attendance to honor worthy award recipients and participate in a full-day educational conference, last month’s AbilityLinks Consortium Employment Expo was truly an outstanding success that all consortium members can be proud of.
Persons with disabilities continue to struggle for self determination and inclusion especially when it comes to finding a job, but signs of progress and rays of hope light the way. That was the theme of last month’s AbilityLinks Consortium Employment Expo where over 300 job seekers with disabilities, employers and vocational rehabilitation professionals met in Downers Grove, Illinois to attend a conference and network in an exhibit hall filled with employers and job seekers with disabilities from the entire Chicagoland area.
2/2/2006 12:00:00 AM
Adelaide Brooks of Wheaton, Illinois, was named the 2005 AbilityLinks Role Model of the Year. The annual award was established to acknowledge individuals with a disability who display an outstanding ability to overcome barriers and achieve success in the workplace. Brooks overcame a paralyzing illness, has returned to work, and now mentors and supports those individuals with disabilities who are pursuing employment through AbilityLinks. The award was presented AbilityLinks annual meeting on January 19 at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois where over 250 members of the disability and business communities were in attendance.
2/7/2006 12:00:00 AM
Michael Roberts, McDonald's Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer, delivered the keynote address at the 4th Annual Meeting of the AbilityLinks Consortium, an organization that seeks to increase employment of people with disabilities. The meeting was held at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois on Thursday afternoon, January 19, 2006, and was attended by more than 250 members of the business and disability communities.
9/9/2007 12:00:00 AM
DuPage Job FairFriday October 5, 200710 AM to 5 PM
College of DuPage Sports Arena799 Fawell BlvdGlen Ellyn, IL
The DuPage Job Fair is an annual event hosted by State Representative Sandy Pihos and College of DuPage. In 2006, over 3,000 job applicants met with more than 100 employers offering thousands of employment opportunities. This fair is a perfect opportunity for job seekers and employers to connect.
For more information call 631-858-8855 or visit their website: www.dupagejobfair.org
Please stop by the AbilityLinks booth if you are planning on attending this event!
9/11/2007 12:00:00 AM
Marca Bristo is President and CEO of Access Living.
Tell us about Access Living.
Access Living is Chicago’s community center for people with disabilities. We work to advocate for greater participation and inclusion for people with disabilities. We help people find the keys to independence through programs supporting their independence and we do a lot of work educating the public about living with people with disabilities.
How many people with disabilities work at Access Living?
