http://nod.org/ Every day, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) works toward achieving its mission to expand the participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. en rhinoplusfacile@gmail.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-17T17:56:30+00:00 http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/12/opinion/when-you-are-disabled-and-need-a-taxi-in-new-york.html New York, NY, January 15, 2012 — "In a society that guarantees equality, we must go the extra mile to ensure opportunities for all, even when it isn't economically efficient, especially for essentials like access to transportation."

]]> News 2012-01-17T17:56:30+00:00 /assets/downloads/NOD_MLK.pdf New York, NY, January 16, 2012 — Remembering a man who made equality a reality, dreaming of a day when all people would be treated equally.

]]> News 2012-01-17T17:49:37+00:00 http://easterniowagovernment.com/2011/10/31/diversity-leaders-push-for-more-people-with-disabilities-in-the-workplace/ Cedar Rapids, IA, October 31, 2011 — The United States Assistant Secretary of Labor Kathy Martinez and NOD President Carol Glazer met with Iowa leaders this week to discuss methods to increase employment for citizens with disabilities.

]]> News 2011-11-02T20:07:13+00:00 http://www.nvti.ucdenver.edu/vetsnet/v19no5/NVTI_NOD.html Washington DC, September 28, 2011 — NOD hosted a convening of 30 senior members of the military, public agencies, service providers, and employers Wednesday to discuss the career supports that work most effectively to assist veterans with severe disabilities in obtaining employment. This is a growing population, with over 110,000 veterans in this category since 2001. The convening included a presentation by NOD, as well as a discussion of ways in which agencies can work both individually and together to provide the necessary supports.

]]> News 2011-10-05T21:39:54+00:00 http://nod.org/news/pittsburgh_run_for_wounded_warriors_to_support_nods_veteran_career_program/ Pittsburgh, PA, November 15, 2011 — The 2011 Run for the Wounded Warrior was held on November 12 in Pittsburgh, PA.  600 participants honored the brave men and women who have served our country and returned home with service-related disabilities.

]]> News 2011-09-28T03:37:11+00:00 http://www.instituteforempowerment.org/component/content/article/60-support-of-expanded-employment August 1, 2011 New York, NY — Early findings from NOD’s Return to Careers research project, sponsored by the Institute for Economic Empowerment (IEE), reveal the unique circumstances and preferences of today’s wounded veterans, when it comes to pursuing civilian employment – and the role that employers can play in supporting their return to careers. In NOD’s research, many veterans expressed interest in work relating to their military experience; work that allows them to continue to serve the public (e.g., healthcare, social services); and jobs offering flexible hours and/or location, including entrepreneurship. NOD is applying these findings in its services to veterans through the Wounded Warrior Careers project.

]]> News 2011-09-14T21:37:26+00:00 http://www.scopewest.com/ Las Vegas, NV, August 22, 2011 — NOD’s Director of Corporate Programs Meg O’Connell spoke today at Supply Chain Operations Private Exposition (SCOPE) West.  Her talk, entitled “Doing Good: It’s Good for Business”, highlighted the many bottom-line benefits reaped by businesses who focus on hiring people with disabilities.  NOD’s Bridges to Business program works with businesses across the country who recognize the unique talents, perseverance, and loyalty exhibited by this mostly untapped sector of the labor force.

]]> News 2011-08-24T21:41:55+00:00 http://nod.org/news/nod_invites_dialog_at_new_jersey_bridges_to_business_forum/ New Brunswick, NJ, June 7, 2011 — On June 7, 2011, NOD’s Bridges to Business program hosted a convening of representatives from universities, major employers, service providers, and government agencies to discuss collaboration opportunities to increase the employment of people with disabilities in New Jersey.

]]> News 2011-07-20T03:16:04+00:00 http://nod.org/news/nod_chairman_governor_tom_ridge_testifies_before_help_committee/ Washington, DC July 14, 2011 — This week, NOD Chairman and former Governor of Pennsylvania Tom Ridge testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The topic of the hearing was “Lessons from the Field: Learning From What Works for Employment for Persons with Disabilities.”

]]> News 2011-07-18T02:18:45+00:00 http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/05/30/2337289/helping-disabled-soldiers-better.html CHARLOTTE, NC, May 30, 2011 — Mary Piepenbring, Vice President of The Duke Endowment, applauds NOD's program as "providing hope for hundreds of [veteran] families." Her comments appeared in the Memorial Day edition of the Charlotte Observer, as well as in the Department of Defense blog.

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