Epilepsy is one of the most misunderstood disabilities. There is a stigma that still exists today due to lack of understanding and ignorance. There over 3 million people, known to be living with epilepsy in America. I say known, because many people will not disclose, due to the stigma that is attached to living with
When I speak to a company about hiring people with disabilities, they frequently tell me they have never hired people with disabilities before. I tell them, “Oh yes you have. You have many employees working here right now with hidden disabilities—they just aren’t telling you.” Most people with hidden disabilities do not discuss their disabilities
A Paradigm Shift is defined as a change in the way of thinking, a metamorphism, a transformation, a revolution in thought. At different times in America, a paradigm shift has occurred, such as women entering the workforce and African Americans moving from an environment of segregation to holding the highest office in the land…the President
The interview can be intimidating to many, but it does not need to be. Once you have prepared for the interview, using the 9 tips in last week’s blog, https://benderconsult.com/blog/2012-02/9-steps-successful-interview, you are set to go! Review the list below to help you ace the I.N.T.E.R.V.I.E.W.! I – Impression Whether it is being on time or
Today, my focus area is on competitive employment of people with disabilities in the U.S. and in Canada. I actually began my career in 1979 in the executive search industry and quickly learned that most people overlook some of the key aspects of gaining employment. One of the basic and most important aspects of getting
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