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Have you ever searched for disability related statistics?  Chances are you had to search several sources for the information you were seeking.  No more!!  The Annual Disability Compendium brings together disability statistics published by various federal agencies in one place.  It focuses on state-level statistics covering a variety topics.  Be sure to pass on the information to your grant writer or legislative staff – they’ll thank you for it!

You can check out the most recent version at:
www.disabilitycompendium.org.

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http://www.Seniors4Hire.org  is a nationwide online career center and a leading Internet resource for businesses that value a diverse workforce. Business owners and HR executives can recruit workers fifty and older including retirees and senior citizens who are looking for a career change.

The http://www.SeniorJobBank.com  is a nationwide website used by employers to advertise their jobs to the website’s audience of talented, dedicated people over the age of fifty. Employers posting with the SeniorJobBank are committed to hiring baby boomers and mature workers. For a modest fee to the employer the site provides job postings, as well as job search, resume and job alert registration for job seekers. Career and education information is provided too.

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The Resume.com Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes
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Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of reading and reviewing of resumes
for my Ticket clients.  I recently purchased “The Resume.com
Guide to Writing Unbeatable Resumes.”  What a GREAT book!
Since I’m always looking to brush up my own skills and to find
additional resources, this book had an excellent and easy to
follow step-by-step guide for creating resumes.

One of the tips I liked a lot was the use of headlines.  Some of
you may use headlines in your client resumes already, but for
those of you who don’t, a headline is used instead of a resume
objective, giving your client the opportunity up front to let an
employer know how he/she can solve a problem.  It’s also a
much more powerful introduction than an objective to who they
are and what they can do.

I bought the book at Borders, so I imagine most book stores, as
well as Amazon.com, will carry it.  The best part about it is that it
was only a $12.95 investment.  If you’re looking to build on your
skills or expand your library, this book would be a great
addition.

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According to their website, Think Beyond the Label (SM) is a partnership between health and human service and employment agencies with federal grants, coming together to build a national infrastructure and approach that connects employers with qualified candidates with disabilities.  Put simply, their goal is to raise awareness that hiring people with disabilities makes good business sense.  There are statewide tools and resources, success stories, and ways to “spread the word.”  I’ve heard reports that they are also running a marketing campaign in select states.

When you have a moment, stop by their website and check them out!
http://www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com .

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It seems like there is a Wiki (or wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) for a lot of things these days Wikitravel, Wikinews, Wookieepedia…Today’s resource is a Wiki on Assistive Technology. ATWiki is an editable database of information on assistive technology. The intended audience of ATWiki includes all assistive technology users, service providers, rehabilitation professionals, educators, researchers in assistive technology, and relatives and caregivers of those that use assistive technology.  Basically, anyone with an interest in the topic.

You can learn more about ATWiki by visiting:
http://atwiki.assistivetech.net.

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I’m always looking for websites to explore jobs with/for my clients. CareerZone was recommended to me by a colleague.  The site links to jobs in California, but they have some really great resources on the site that anyone can use.

You can explore the site using text only, graphics or flash (I’m hoping that means it’s accessible!).  In addition to searching occupations, there’s also a section where customers can assess themselves in order to choose a career that’s more in line with their interests.

Please visit http://www.cacareerzone.org for more information.

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I was thinking the other day about some of the things I enjoy during my work week.  Tut’s Notes from the Universe came to mind.  I was referred to this website a couple of years ago by a colleague.  Each morning, Monday through Friday, I receive a short, personalized inspirational message from “the Universe.”  They are quick reminders about life and the power we have in it, especially to effect change.

Sign up is free, and you can choose the days you receive messages.  In the high stress field we’re in, it’s important to find those little things that make us smile .

You can learn more about Tut by visiting: http://www.tut.com/theclub/.

Just click on the “sign up” link, and you’re in!

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For more information about the Fair Employment Housing Act, please visit:
http://snipurl.com/u26q3

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If you’d like more detailed information about the enforcement and reasonable accommodation process according to the American’s with Disabilities Act, visit: http://snipurl.com/3ffs5.

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I’ve been referring to this website so much late, I thought I’d better do it here as well!  This is an excellent resource for job search preparedness.  The site covers just about every topic needed for successful job placement – assessments, resume writing, interviewing skills, first days on the job, job stress, elevator speeches, and so on.

You can learn more about it by visiting: http://www.quintcareers.com

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