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Who are you encouraging?
Happy Friday!!! One of the best things about this job that I love so much is the constant reminder of the ability to “do”, despite the challenges of life. Finding those ways to overcome; to achieve in the face of seemingly overwhelming obstacles. The number of clients...
An idea too good not to share!
Happy Friday everybody! You ever come across one of those stories that contains such a wonderful idea, it's almost mind boggling someone hadn't thought of it earlier?? The story I've linked to below falls into that category for me. I'm a huge proponent of...
How are you ABLE to save?
Happy Friday everybody! In an earlier blog I mentioned the fact that there are a handful of programs out there to help persons with disabilities maintain a greater sense of financial independence, without losing access to necessary benefits that they wouldn’t be able...
Some Friday inspiration!!
A little reminder; “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences.” ― Audre Lorde Have a great weekend, everyone. And don't forget to like us on Facebook!! Best,
A few additional resources
Happy Friday! Since posting a short list of websites to help you find assistance and information on assistive technology and accommodations, it’s been pointed out to me that my list was woefully lacking, as I didn’t take the time to also address employers and what...
Welcome Kimberly!!
Happy Friday everyone! I'm pleased to announce that Hire NW has a new member of the family! After completing her degree in Mental Health and Human Services, Kimberly came to work for our sister program, The Eastside Explorers, in 2014 and quickly became a standout and...
Getting by with a little help from my friends…and a bit of assistive technology.
Happy Friday everyone! So, a little confession; I have a memory that leaves a LOT to be desired. Enough so that I often need an assist when it comes to remembering the important stuff, leaving me reliant on a number of different things, both technical and non, to fill...
How well do you handle rejection?
Have you ever been rejected from a job? I was speaking with a friend of mine recently who had made it quite a way into the hiring process for a job he’d actually been invited to apply for, down to the final interview as a matter of fact, before being told by the HR...
What is found in Discovery? You are!
Hey there! And Happy Friday to you! I mentioned in a previous post (and I know you’re a faithful follower of every single word I’ve written so far...) I was going to use this platform to discuss information on some of the topics and services that you may engage with...
How in the world do I apply for VR??
Happy Friday everyone! First, I wanted to say that our new Facebook page is up and running and I invite you to visit and like our page www.facebook.com/HIRE-NW-1204345442991959/ (Stay tuned for Instagram, but I wouldn’t hold my breath on the Twitter feed. I can...