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07/22/2025

During Disability Pride Month, wheelchair-bound athlete Shane Hegarty is breaking barriers and showing the world what resilience looks like. From overcoming challenges to inspiring others with his unstoppable spirit — this is a must-read.

📖 Read more: https://www.yourbasin.com/news/wheelchair-bound-athlete-breaks-barriers-and-inspires-during-disability-pride-month/

ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball World Series will take place August 14–16 at the Mall of America Fields in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Houston C**t 45s are among 20 team…

07/21/2025

According to new research published in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, companies whose leadership teams are committed to inclusion for people with disabilities and guided by complementary values experienced improved performance, positive employee perceptions, and a cohesive, unified culture.

https://phys.org/news/2024-02-successful-employer-driven-disability-benefit.html

We help Nevada companies find and train qualified employees.
Image credit: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (2023)

07/19/2025

An autistic teenager in Nigeria has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas. For the nonverbal painter, his work is meant to break down the stigma surrounding his disorder.

An autistic teenager in Nigeria has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas. For the nonverbal painter, his work is meant to break down the stigma surrounding his disorder. Ben Hunte reports.

07/17/2025

Nevada businesses that hire people with disabilities qualify for financial incentives, including the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit. Learn more at https://vrnevada.nv.gov/employers/

07/16/2025

Are you or your child neurodiverse? Find out why it can actually be a gift and learn about six famous businesspeople who turned their neurodiversity into their superpower. https://bit.ly/3VZliQb

07/14/2025

Emmanuel Kelly made history as the first differently abled musician to perform at the FIFA Club World Cup halftime show, showcasing his talent on a global stage:

Emmanuel Kelly, the first differently abled pop star, talks about performing with Coldplay at halftime of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup finale.

07/14/2025

If you’re a student or teacher in a special education program or a parent with a child in special education, you can take advantage of no-cost programs to help students with disabilities get jobs.
⭐Summer camps
⭐Free in-school lessons
⭐Paid internship opportunities
Details at https://vrnevada.nv.gov/

07/13/2025

What can a company do, say, or show to convince the public that they truly are an equitable workplace?

How can companies do a better job of attracting disabled people to apply for jobs and convincing them that they truly are an equitable employer? And how can job candidates feel more comfortable disclosing a need for accommodation? The authors’ research over the last five years offers a number of p...

07/10/2025

People with disabilities are the largest and most diverse minority group in the world. They represent all abilities, ages, races, ethnicities, religions and socio-economic backgrounds. Because at least one in four adults in the United States has some type of disability, it’s no surprise that a movement of “disability pride” is rapidly expanding. https://www.ameridisability.com/how-to-display-disability-pride/

07/09/2025

About one in four adults in the United States has some type of disability. Including people with disabilities in everyday activities and encouraging them to have roles like their peers who do not have a disability is disability inclusion. Employing those with disabilities helps give these Americans full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
We provide free services to businesses across Nevada to find, train and onboard employees with the skills companies need to make an immediate contribution to business success. We also help companies qualify for financial incentives to hire people with disabilities.

Employing people with disabilities turns social issues into business opportunities and those opportunities into lower costs, higher revenues and increased pr...

07/09/2025

There are several direct and indirect benefits from making accommodations for people with disabilities, which include greater employee retention and productivity, as well as improved company safety and morale. Businesses that accommodate people with disabilities may also qualify for some federal tax credits and deductions.

Companies that recognize and value the importance of hiring and retaining employees with disabilities know what is needed to provide a culture and workplace that is ac...

07/07/2025

July is ! Although it means different things to different people, it’s a time for disability awareness, acceptance and celebration of the ADA.

Although Disability Pride Day isn't nationally recognized, parades are held in a number of places nationwide to celebrate diversity and disabilities.