News and Media
News Releases
March 20th, 2008:
Five Honored with Employee Leadership Recognition Award.
March 17th, 2008:
Tazewell County Department of Motor Vehicles Receives Award of Excellence - Accessible Manuals and Driver’s Test Open Opportunities for People with Disabilities.
March 11th, 2008:
Transition Services Prepare Students with Disabilities for Work, Life After High School - Annual Forum Gives Platform for Youth to Share Experiences and Insights.
March 3rd, 2008:
Virginia gets Top Grade in Performance.
February 1st, 2008:
Virginia Business selects TecAccess as Small Business Success Story of the Year.
News Release Archive
Videos
Autism: An Employer's Perspective
The Autsim Society of America-Oakland County Chapter has developed the following video which features the employer perspective on hiring and working with a person with Autism. This video features Liz Priebe’s real life story of her son Jonathan’s employment journey. Jonathan Priebe and his supervisor Mike Quinn were featured in a short video telling the story of Jonathan’s successful employment with Grosse Pointe Public Schools. For the full video transcript, visit the transcript page.
“Look at My Ability”
The Oregon Business Leadership Network and the Oregon Business Plan developed a new 2˝ minute on-line video titled “Look At My Ability”. The video features brief testimonies from several Oregonians with disabilities who describe the work ethic and skills represented by this largely untapped labor pool.
Business Matters Newsletter
DRS' quarterly business newsletter contains up-to-date information on trends and issues influencing today's business world. Articles cover topics such as workforce diversity, assistive technology, disability awareness, and other tips that help companies effectively hire, accommodate and communicate with individuals with disabilities.
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