Issues
Need more awareness about available job skills training.
Utilize the resource of the AmeriCorp Programs. Publicize information about opportunities.
People need to know that they can work. Address concerns about benefits.
Increase self-employment options.
Need a central place for people to get good information.
Some ORS staff and others have low expectations about persons with disabilities working — more education is needed.
Need more opportunities for people getting stipends and more opportunities for people to get paid.
Share information about what's available.
Expand information about Medicaid Buy-In for people to keep medical benefits.
Information about PASS? What is it and how do you use it? More resources for benefits planning.
Uniformity of information — everyone is saying the same thing. Letters from Social Security can be confusing.
More outreach to employers and education about capabilities of people with disabilities. Panels of persons and businesses at conferences.
Employers should be more educated about available accommodations and address stigma and employers' fears. Employers should see people as people.
More opportunities for people to volunteer and get more experience.
Use networking to help you get jobs. Mentor people and look for connections.
Get of your own butts — what do I need to do? Don't give up.
Share positive stories of success.
