In Focus
September marks the anniversary of one of the most inspirational moments in sports history: Jim Abbott’s no-hitter. In 1993 the world stopped and took notice of this talented one-handed pitcher. Now, 15 years later, Jim is partnering with the Department of Labor to raise awareness about the talents of people with disabilities. In Jim’s view, "It’s similar to how coaches looked at me when I was growing up, to see what I could do and not what I couldn’t."
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What Your Business Can Learn From Baseball What can your business learn from baseball? According to former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott, it’s the importance of ability. Remembered for many great accomplishments in baseball, one of Jim’s career highlights was pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993. But he’s primarily remembered for his inspirational ability to excel in the highly competitive environment of professional sports despite being born with only one hand. |
Workers with Disabilities: Talent for a Winning Team - September 2008
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month: |
Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announces theme for the
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ODEP hosts a Summit on Disability Employment Policy
On June 3 and 4, 2008, the Honorable Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, convened more than 250 leaders representing businesses, non-profits, advocacy groups, academia, and Federal, state, and local agencies at Transforming the American Workplace: A 21st Century Vision, a Summit on disability employment policy. For speaker presentations, photos, and more, click here |