According to the CDC, 61 million adults in the U.S. have some kind of disability. That’s 26% of the adult population or one in four people. Globally, over 1 billion people live with some kind of intellectual, developmental, or physical disability. But despite the prevalence of disability in our ... Continue Reading
Employers are becoming increasingly aware and invested in diversity in the workplace. From marketing to recruitment to interviewing, there are many steps you can take to make your hiring practices and work environment more appealing and accommodating for all job seekers—including those with ... Continue Reading
Mason's gainful employment through the ACCE program allowed him to buy his first car— a 2014 Dodge Charger! The college-based employment program helped him with résumé writing, job interviewing skills, and job placement at Dillard's Fulfillment Center. Now that he’s in the workforce, Mason says he ... Continue Reading
Why are some people reluctant to hire a person with a disability?Many people with physical or intellectual disabilities have trouble finding work — not because they cannot perform a job but because businesses are often reluctant to hire a person with a disability, especially one who requires ... Continue Reading
We are proud to applaud our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in celebration of Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. DSPs are on the frontlines, supporting the children and adults in our Easterseals family. They are caretakers, friends, companions, and help the individuals we serve live ... Continue Reading
Looking for an Extra Job in Arkansas? Here’s a Side Hustle With Meaning An extra job can always come in handy. It helps you pay those pending bills, clear your debts, or achieve retirement goals earlier. What if we tell you that there is a job that can help you give back to society and pays you ... Continue Reading
In May, we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month. Each week we will bring you some pertinent and useful speech and hearing-related information from our team of fabulous speech therapists. This week, we focus on articulation skills and developmental fluency. Ideas for articulation ... Continue Reading
