Neurological Vocational Services

07/31/2025

It may be the last day of Disability Pride Month but let's continue to honor and uplift the disability community every day of the year!

July is Disability Pride Month! Disabilities come in all forms—some you can see, and some you can’t. This month, let’s embrace the full spectrum of disability and keep fighting for a more accessible and understanding world. ♿💚

07/30/2025

Join Us for Mock Interviews!
Want to sharpen your interview skills? Come take part in a relaxed hour of mock interviews. No presentation, just real practice. We’ll be doing both group and 1:1 sessions to help you build confidence and get comfortable answering questions.

All experience levels welcome!

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

07/25/2025

It is okay to disagree. This quick read from UW Medicine breaks down how to advocate for yourself while keeping the conversation respectful. Read more here.

Ask these 5 questions.

07/21/2025

Disability Pride Month Continues! Learn how to celebrate! 😊

Disability Pride Month is more than a symbolic event. It’s a cultural and political movement rooted in decades of advocacy and resilience. It uplifts the voices of people with disabilities, challenges outdated perceptions, and reclaims disability as a vital, visible part of human diversity. In thi...

07/17/2025

Susanne Bruyère, mother of NVS board member Simone Bruyère Fraser, is a respected professor of disability studies at Cornell’s ILR School and academic director of the Yang‑Tan Institute on Employment & Disability. She’s devoted her career to breaking down workplace barriers with her latest research aimed to help autistic job seekers thrive in STEM fields. She continues her mission, and ours, of making employment more inclusive for everyone.

Click the link to read more about her inspiring work: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/06/research-risk-breaking-down-barriers-autistic-job-seekers?fbclid=IwY2xjawLBg4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiLeeMr4pin-ScEYTGA0ympt3zGUrl8hIdD1ewSZEQdLq7MbTh6DrMIgejmX_aem_5Ji100pWGo-tq8wTiYqU5g

A project examining how to help companies hire neurodivergent people has received a termination order, halting work that could have helped autistic people find jobs and employers find talent.

07/16/2025

Join us for a quick and practical session focused on building strong communication skills at work. Whether you're looking to brush up or just want to feel more confident interacting with coworkers and supervisors, this crash course will cover the essentials of professional communication in a supportive space.

Wednesday, 7/16
10 am - 11 am PDT
Via Zoom
Presented by our NVSU staff

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

07/09/2025

This week’s Job Club is all about navigating disability disclosure during the job search. We’ll talk about when it might make sense to share, how to bring it up, and ways to ask for accommodations. Join us for a supportive conversation to help you feel more confident and prepared.

Wednesday, 7/9
10 am - 11 am PDT
Via Zoom
Presented by our NVSU staff

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

07/08/2025

Celebrating Disability Pride Month 💙

Check out this thoughtful piece from UW’s Combined Fund Drive on what Disability Pride Month means, why it matters, and how to engage meaningfully.

Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with...

06/24/2025

Looking for a job isn’t always easy, but there are ways to stay motivated along the way. This week, we’ll chat about how to keep your spirits up, lean on social support, and find purpose and structure while you're in between jobs.

Wednesday, 6/25
10 am - 11 am PDT
Via Zoom
Presented by our NVSU staff

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.

06/20/2025

Join us for our Awareness Game at T-Mobile Park with the Seattle Mariners on August 2nd. Gates open at 12:10pm, game starts at 1:10pm. Get your tickets today!

https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/epilepsy-foundation

06/19/2025

NVSU is glad that it’s a national holiday, for us to continue to create messages that the U.S. can do better, through remembrance and conversation.

Head over to USA Today's "Juneteenth’s History and Meaning Explained by African American Civil War Museum Director" video to learn more about the holiday's origin and importance.

Frank Smith, director of the African American Civil War Museum, explains the origin of Juneteenth and its journey to becoming a national holiday.

06/17/2025

It's Job Club time!! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore your transferable skills and how they can open doors to different kinds of jobs. We’ll use ONET, a helpful online tool, to see what’s out there and what employers are really looking for. You’ll leave with a list of your own skills and ideas on how to highlight them in your job search. No pressure, just a chance to explore and get inspired!

Wednesday, 6/18
10 am - 11 am PDT
Via Zoom
Presented by our NVSU staff

If you are interested in learning more about NVSU's weekly job club, please visit www.nvsrehab.org or contact us directly at info@NVSrehab.org or 206-744-9130.