David Simmons, a teaching assistant at our Little Rock Developmental Preschool "is one of the most incredible humans I have ever met," says Keasha Mosley, preschool director. He suffered a traumatic brain injury from a car accident when he was in college, which has made it more difficult ... Continue Reading
Whether you are making accommodations for employees with disabilities, or you’re considering hiring a person with a disability, educating yourself about reasonable accommodations is important. While some employees require little or no modifications to existing facilities and policies, others may ... Continue Reading
Allyson is a bright addition to the Little Rock Developmental Preschool. She started working for Easterseals in June 2020 as a recreation aide and now is a teaching assistant. She is a 2020 graduate of our ACCE program, which prepares students for the workforce in a college setting. Allyson says ... Continue Reading
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
