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Ana T.: Making a Difference in Her Community

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Dustin S.: Reaching for the Stars

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Blane R.: Drafting and Designing a Path to Self-Employment

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Small Image of T. Alan Hurwitz, Ed. D., CEO and Dean, National Technical Institute for the Deaf

National Technical Institute for the Deaf: Preparing Students for Careers in High-Demand Technical Fields

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Dani A.: Ensuring Leadership Development of Youth with Disabilities

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Antonio F.: Learning Transferable Skills on the Job

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Brendan M.: Inspiring Small Business Owners in Indiana

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Aetna: Embracing Employees with Disabilities

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Lois C.: Painting a Future for Herself and Others with Disabilities

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Brett C.: Overcoming Apprehension with Great Success

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Jason S.: Customized Employment Aiding Better Customer Service

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John D. Kemp Esq.: Pursuing Progress through Knowledge, Experience, Vision, Personality and Persistence

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Gregory L.: Shredding Stereotypes about People with Disabilities

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Fred H.: Exploring Career Options and Job Experience

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Small Image of Marc A. Buoniconti

Marc A. Buoniconti: Sharing his ‘SPIRIT’ with Others

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Small Image of Karen Stang, Operation IMPACT Program Manager, Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corp: Reaching Out to Newly Disabled Service Members

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Disability
Employment
Situation

April 2009


Percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force:

  22.8%

Unemployment rate of persons with a     disability:

    12.9%

 

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