For once we're ahead of British - EmployAbility Project

[Guest guest]

There is currently an initiative regarding the Employability Project in the

states. I don't think that every state is participating, but here in Arkansas

we have a task force to develop the mission statement, design the goals that are

important to individuals and to look at funding resources.

The task force is comprised of about 15 people who work for various disability

organizations. While it is still a pilot program, it is very exciting to be

involved in something that will allow more people with disabilities become

employable, gain more independence and increase awareness of people with

disabilities in society.

Although this program is being developed to help all PWD's be

able to work with assistive technology, there is a strong focus on

securing employment and training for people with developmental

disabilities. And of course when more people are working it boosts our

economy and help PWD's to live more independently.

Then issues like getting out of nursing homes and providing more universal

designed buildings (including houses) There is still so much to be done, but we

are getting there!

in AR