EmployAbility
@BeEmployAbility
Followers
264
Following
380
Media
163
Statuses
1K
Empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful lives through employment and community integration.
Savannah, GA
Joined February 2011
Less Than 2 Weeks Left; Advocacy Needed! NOW/COMP waivers are life-changing for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Your advocacy is a powerful force encouraging the members of the Senate to add more new waivers! https://t.co/ya3K5gilZG
0
0
0
I just took action to support this awesome campaign! Click to do the same.
0
0
0
IRS Increases Limit For ABLE Accounts in 2023 https://t.co/8d5SKLq4OY.
businessinsider.com
Find our the ABLE account contributions limits for 2024. We also explain the advantages of using an ABLE account to save if you have a disability.
0
0
0
Remembering Lois Curtis, Georgia disability rights icon whose landmark case forced states across the country to shift away from institutional models of care for people with disabilities.
ajc.com
0
0
1
Do you want to see the @SavGhostPirates play the Worcester @RailersHC AND support your favorite non-profit? Use this link to buy tickets for the game on Sun, Feb 26, 3:00 PM and a portion of every ticket sold goes to EmployAbility! https://t.co/4Tx2Mzk1u1
0
0
0
Today marks the anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Under Title II of this act, ACL's NIDILRR was created to generate and promote new knowledge that supports people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities. Learn more: https://t.co/WicdQFg1tm
0
8
7
'Across the country, more than three-quarters of providers said they’ve turned away referrals, and more than half have discontinued programs, according to a survey from the ANCOR...' https://t.co/K9Rxp6Fnq7
politico.com
Providers for intellectually and developmentally disabled struggle to recruit and retain staff amid soaring inflation, pandemic burnout.
2
98
122
Liberty County YMCA has a new program to make the pool more accessible
wtoc.com
The new adaptive aquatics program at the Liberty County YMCA is making the pool more accessible to everyone this summer.
0
0
0
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with disabilities in all facets of community life, & awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities face #ddawareness2022 #DDAM2022 #worldsimagined
0
0
1
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” -Michelle Obama #happyinternationalwomensday
0
0
0
Using person-first language refers to the person first and the disability second: ✔️Use this ✖️Not that ✔️Person with autism ✖️Autistic person ✔️Has a disability ✖️Disabled person ✔️Accessible ✖️Handicapped ✔️Congenial disability ✖️Birth defect ✔️Has quadriplegia ✖️Quadriplegic
1
0
0
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home rapid antigen COVID-19 tests. It's quick and easy. Order here:
0
0
0
Our Quality of Life Approach is a respectful, structured way to support people. It’s a way of thinking, not just a series of steps to take. Quality of Life supports people to be all they can be with a focus on equality, social justice, and human rights. #disabilityawareness
0
0
1
"Making Marks" Exhibit at Jepson and other free, fun, sensory-friendly activities in Savannah this holiday season! -
0
0
0
In the UAE, persons with disabilities are known as persons of determination. "The term ‘people of determination’ focuses on empowering those with disabilities rather than focusing on their deficits” #inclusion #internationaldayofpersonswithdisabilities
0
0
0
✨ December 3rd is International Day of People with Disabilities! ✨ This year's theme is "Fighting for Rights in the Post-COVID Era,” celebrating the challenges, barriers, and opportunities for people who live with disabilities, in the context of a global pandemic. #IDPWD2021
0
2
3
Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency - GVRA, in partnership with Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership and Parent to Parent of Georgia, will be hosting the first installment of their Parent Forum! today. https://t.co/PauRX4B0Ae
0
0
0
Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! This month we honor the men and women with disabilities whose work helps keep the nation’s economy strong and by reaffirming their commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens. #NDEAM @USDOL @SecMartyWalsh @DOL_esp
0
0
0
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at https://t.co/knBze1Tlgj.
#NDEAM
0
0
0
Jennifer is a true inspiration in our organization. In addition to providing superior Direct Support Services for our pre-vocational program, Jennifer is a Toastmaster and head instructor in our Communications program. We are so honored to have her on our team! #DSPRW2021
0
0
1