AbilityMatch

11/01/2022

Another successful placement!

Laura is the newest circulation desk associate at the Cranford Public
Library📚📚📚 👏👏👏

10/29/2022

Testimonial from the family of a client we recently placed...

"Josh is an incredibly insightful and compassionate professional, an absolute pleasure to work with. He and the AbilityMatch team were successful at finding a superb placement for our daughter that very carefully matched her unique set of skills with just the right kind of workplace, a place where she has been successful and valued.

This required keen insight into why other jobs, which seemed so likely to succeed, didn’t quite work out. They got a handle on these issues working directly with our daughter, which reinforced her feelings of independence and adulthood.

After she started working, Josh followed up with her a number of times, and his positive encouragement and sincere concern even further bolstered her confidence. Working with this amazing company has been one of our most satisfying experiences as parents. Looking back, we probably needed his encouragement as much as our daughter, and he offered it warmly and enthusiastically."

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09/14/2022

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/07/metro/first-of-its-kind-new-law-improves-college-access-students-with-autism-intellectual-disabilities/

More than a decade in the making, the breakthrough legislation will require all of the state’s public college campuses to offer accommodations to young people whose severe disabilities prevent them from earning a standard high school diploma.

06/13/2022

Meet Megan!

Unfortunately, Megan lost her job of 13 years at RWJ Fitness & Wellness in Scotch Plains when COVID struck in March of 2020 😔

She's now looking for a new opportunity where she can contribute.

Check out her video and message us if you are interested in meeting her to discuss a part-time position!

04/11/2022

In March, the unemployment rate fell to 3.6%, down from 6.4% when President Biden took office 15 months ago.

Numbers like those are forcing employers to be more creative and more open to who they’ll hire, including more candidates with disabilities.

03/15/2022

match (verb)
matched; matching; matches
Definition of match:

“…to fit together or make suitable for fitting together.”

A job is not a match unless it makes business sense for the employer and the employee.

11/24/2021

***Hired***

AbilityMatch was pleased to work with Max to secure a “best fit” job as a Kennel Attendant at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey.

Max will be helping to create a healthy environment for all animals by monitoring their behavior, maintaining the cleanliness of the kennels and surrounding areas, and providing exercise and socialization.

👏👏👏 Max!

11/20/2021

In October, the major employment indicators for people with disabilities reached their highest recorded levels since September 2008!

11/18/2021

After a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are excited to share that we are officially re-opening our doors to new clients.

To learn more about how AbilityMatch brings together adults with disabilities and inclusive employers, please visit us at:

www.abilitymatch.work

01/18/2021

Meet Max!

Max is a kind, independent, organized, and hard working young man who currently resides in his own apartment in the Madison/Florham Park area.

Max is seeking a part-time employment opportunity in a quiet environment where he can show off his work ethic and make a positive contribution to the operations of the business. His ideal work situation would find him working in a yoga studio, with animals, or helping seniors.

Max enjoys yoga, hiking, animals, listening to music, and playing "Just Dance". He also currently serves as a peer mentor for a younger teenager with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

If you would be interested in meeting Max or know someone who might be interested in hiring Max, contact us at abilitymatch@gmail.com or message us here on Facebook.

12/30/2020

28% Higher Revenue📈

30% Higher Profit 💵

Companies that focus on disability inclusion were more successful, enjoying 28% higher revenue and 30% higher profit margins than employers that don’t have the same focus...

Source: Research conducted by Accenture, Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities.

What is the return on investment of disability inclusion? Check out the groundbreaking research from Accenture, in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, that reveals the financial benefits of including people with disabilities in business.

12/28/2020

👏👏👏 Dell Technologies

Those with autism have lower employment rates and higher social isolation rates than people with other disabilities. Dell Technologies has created an Autism Hiring Program to expand their talent pool while bringing traditionally underrepresented groups into their workforce.