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Disability increases with age and the workforce is growing older. Here are some common sense tips for accommodating these workers that busineses should consider.
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5/5/2005 12:00:00 AM
On Friday, April 29, 2005 from 8:00 to 9:30 AM, the College of DuPage hosted an AbilityLinks breakfast for employers to share with other employers how hiring people with disabilities has been a good business decision. Close to fifty individuals participated. Besides getting a look at the new AbilityLinks Web site, they learned about some of the valuable employment services that AbilityLinks consortium members offer to local businesses.
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11/22/2004 12:00:00 AM
WHEATON, IL – According to internationally-renowned economist and forecaster Diane Swonk, speaker at the Third AbilityLinks’ Annual Meeting at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, the aging world-wide population and expected strong economic recovery ...
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11/4/2004 12:00:00 AM
On October 20, 2004, AbilityLinks participated in National Disability Mentoring Day where job seekers had the chance to spend a few hours shadowing an employee in their field of interest.
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12/22/2003 12:00:00 AM
On December 16, 2003, AbilityLinks hosted a training seminar at Boise Office Solutions in Itasca, Illinois, for employers interested in gaining practical insights on hiring and accommodating candidates with disabilities. The focus of the program was on understanding and applying Title I/Employment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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11/13/2003
On November 13, 2003, AbilityLinks held its second annual meeting at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. This year`s featured speaker was Mr. Steve Pogorzelski, president of Monster and over 160 people were in attendance.
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10/24/2003 12:00:00 AM
As a national effort to promote the future employment of students and others with disabilities through the success of personal mentoring, Disability Mentoring Day proved to be a success for the mentees working with AbilityLinks.
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10/7/2003 12:00:00 AM
Diana Pehas, a resident of Darien and a student in her last year at Downers Grove South High School, took part in National Mentoring Day activities last month (Oct. 16). The activities were sponsored by AbilityLinks , a Web site initiated by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital that matches employers and jobs with skilled people with disabilities.
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8/1/2003 12:00:00 AM
More than 40 people gathered at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois on Wednesday, July 30th to participate in an interactive workshop that discussed diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce.
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4/28/2003 12:00:00 AM
Videojet Technologies of Woodale, Illinois is successful because it is a company that recognizes opportunity. Not only in business, but also in people. A stellar example of diversity in the workplace, this organization looks beyond the first impression of physical disabilities, and as a result, has matched several highly competent individuals with the right job.
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3/31/2003 12:00:00 AM
A consummate businessman, Gallo is a C.P.A. who specializes in “workouts”—taking troubled companies through bankruptcies and reorganizations, often turning them around or selling them to other companies.
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2/26/2003 12:00:00 AM
AbilityLinks is proud to introduce it`s first interactive kiosk. The kiosk will enhance disability services offerings by enabling people with disabilities to access the internet and conduct a job search. The location for the first kiosk will be announced shortly.
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12/4/2002 12:00:00 AM
AbilityLinks honored St. Patrick`s Residence of Naperville as Employer of the Year and Shaker Recruitment Advertising and Communications as Friend of AbilityLinks at our recent Annual Meeting.
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9/11/2002 12:00:00 AM
Paul Gurgone enjoys his new job in the Dietary department of St. Patrick`s Residence in Naperville, Illinois. Paul is responsible for distributing menu choices and serving milk and coffee to residents in the dining room. His supervisor, Andrea tells AbilityLinks Paul is a welcome addition to the team and is doing a great job.
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4/8/2002 12:00:00 AM
Wade Lederman was the first person to load a resume onto the AbilityLinks Web site and recently, he landed a job in the Information Services department at Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. He works five days a week on the department’s help desk.
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10/9/2001 12:00:00 AM
West suburban Ray Graham Association has partnered with two area businesses to create job opportunities for qualified job seekers with disabilities.
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7/12/2001 12:00:00 AM
AbilityLinks.org is first initiative of dedicated group of business, service and community leaders to plug gaps in workforce
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7/9/2001 12:00:00 AM
Canon employee David Roma demonstrates his technique dismantling used cameras as Joe Warren, Eric Tomaszczyk and Bob Zenkner (l-r) observe. Mr. Warren runs this Canon Refurbishing Center in Hanover Park, Illinois, which employs 17 people with disabilities.
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