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Jim Abbott – It’s Talent and Skill That Mattered, Not His Disability

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Denise F – A Jobseeker with a Disability Returns to Work

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Morgan J – Success through an Individual Learning Program

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D'Arcee N. - A Workforce Recruitment Program Success Story

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Ren M. - Fly Fishing Equipment Entrepreneur

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Curtis S. - "Honor, Courage, Commitment" (U. S. Navy Core Values)

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Isaac V: Finding Employment and Housing

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Neil Romano: Taking the helm as ODEP's assistant secretary

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Amanda C.: From Internship to Full-Time Job . . . Launching a Career in Human Resources

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Javier S. and Oz M.: Demonstrating the Power of Mentoring Youth with Disabilities

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Tim A.: Achieving Success
in a New Job
Step-by-Step

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Gorman P.:Soldier Transitioning Back to Work

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Ricky D.: Inspiring Creativity in Young People with Disabilities

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Dave D.: Reaching Out with Hope and ‘Spirit’ for Those in Need

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Disabilityworks: Increasing Employment with Supply and Demand

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Raytheon Missile Systems: Valuing Disability as Part of Diversity

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July 2009


Percentage of people with disabilities in the labor force:

  23.0%

Unemployment rate of persons with a     disability:

    15.1%

 

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