As we close out our October celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’d like to celebrate another NDEAM success story in our community. Meet Heather. She just celebrated her five year anniversary at Giant Eagle! “I really like greeting the customers and how friendly they are to me,” shared Heather. Read More ›
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Mary Helen: NDEAM Success Story
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re showcasing successful employment stories in our community! Meet Mary Helen. For 15 years, she has been an essential part of the Summit DD team. Read More ›
Jessica’s Story: The Future of Inclusion
“Disability is a natural part of life. We all have to learn how to get along with people who have different abilities. We need to find ways to make them feel a part of the community just like everyone else. In my new position, I share my story and experiences as a person with different abilities. And if I can achieve the things I have, then so can others,” shared Summit DD’s new Inclusion Advocate staff member, Jessica. Read More ›
Summit DD Celebrates Disability Employment Workers
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (known as NDEAM). It is a time to celebrate people of all abilities in the workplace. Employing a diverse workforce gives organizations the chance to solve problems and meet customers’ needs from new and different perspectives. In addition to celebrating employees, NDEAM is also a time to celebrate the partners, like A’vaie from Koinonia Enterprises, who help support the employment needs of those with disabilities. Read More ›