HireAble is a public awareness campaign to connect East Bay businesses to capable, skilled employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Oakland, CA
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Meet William Lane, an office technician at @CA_DIR! William is an employee on the #autism spectrum, who was hired through @EBIempowers, a nonprofit that provides job coaching and support to employees with intellectual and developmental #disabilities. Visit hireable.org/hireable-info.h…
Registration opens for free ROP career training program richmondstandard.com/richmon… via @RichmondStandard
“Employers may not realize they are leaving #talent on the table and missing out on qualified candidates. Those that hire people with #disabilities consistently outperform their peers”—Lady Idos, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer @BerkeleyLab bayareane.ws/36OwNPh
#TBT to our partner East Bay Innovations (@EBIEmpowers) celebrating their 25th anniversary with a wonderful community of families, friends and longtime EBI supporters. Thanks to all who made the event—and the last 25 years—so memorable!
Tom Heinz, EBI's Executive Director, recognized eight "Pioneers" who have received services through EBI for more than two decades and six local "Champions," whose creativity has opened doors to housing, healthcare, and employment for individuals with disabilities. #DisabilityWins
“The best businesses are ones that build the positive impact they want to have on the world into their machine.” Wondering how can your business improve outcomes AND make a positive impact? Look to #hire employees with a disability. bit.ly/37zrYu2
We’re hiring! Our partner, @EBIEmpowers, provides services to support people living in their own homes & finding jobs. Interested in human rights, #SocialJustice, helping people with #disabilities, & making a difference? Visit eastbayinnovations.org/caree… for info on #career opps.
ICYMI: Lady Idos, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer @BerkeleyLab advocates for those w/ intellectual & developmental #disabilities and seeking the help of orgs like @HireAbleOrg to hire and train them to create a truly #diverse workforce. #tbt bayareane.ws/36OwNPh
While honing their skills and pursuing employment, @EBIempowers jobseekers volunteered at the San Leandro Community Food Pantry @SLFoodPantry during the holiday season. Having an opportunity to “give back” to the community was appreciated by these busy volunteers.
Did you hear? We have a new website! Learn about our services, #employer success stories, and news on disability employment in the #BayArea. Are you looking to fill a job opening? Have a disability and looking for employment opportunities? Check us out: hireable.org/
“Employers may not realize they are leaving #talent on the table and missing out on qualified candidates. Those that hire people with #disabilities consistently outperform their peers”—Lady Idos, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer @BerkeleyLab bayareane.ws/36OwNPh
Lady is also a board member @EBIEmpowers and knows the difference that hiring a truly #diverse staff can have on performance. “We have a stronger #workforce and laboratory with Seleste on our team. But, unfortunately, not all workplaces know about these types of opportunities.”
“I wish more companies knew about these programs that help organizations hire and train people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Glad this piece spreads the word about orgs like @HireAbleOrg that can support employers every step of the way. #DisabilityWins
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"Having employees who all think the same way or come from the same background would limit our ability to generate new and innovative ideas and succeed in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world." - Berkeley Lab CDEIO Lady Idos
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After a @ProjectSEARCHHQ #internship & years of job hunting, Yehonatan landed a position as an HR Assistant at @SrHelpersNatl East Bay! 🎉His memory, thoroughness and organizational skills make him a fit for this #job. Congratulations, Yehonatan! Cheers to these #DisabilityWins!
Check out this #DisabilityWin: After completing @ProjectSEARCHHQ, Jennifer was eager to find #employment, and Surplus Service made that possible. They needed a warehouse assistant to support their #recycling services by processing electronic donations. ♻️🖥️
Her detail-oriented nature and meticulous focus makes her perfect for the #job, where she now works full-time. Jennifer appreciates her new routine of traveling to work on #publictransit (@SFBART) & accomplishing detailed tasks w/ a close-knit team of #employees.
Congratulations, Jennifer, on working at a #job that makes the world a better place!🎉♻️ #DisabilityConfident
Ever wonder who handles all the birth, death, and marriage certificates in an area as large and populous as #Alameda County? Recent @ProjectSEARCHHQ grad, Crystal, plays a role in ensuring that copies of these important documents are available and included in County records! 🎓📩
As a full-time temporary employee at the @AlamedaCounty Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder’s Office, Crystal works with vital records and collects, opens, tracks, and delivers hundreds of pieces of mail to multiple departments.
Thrilled that her short-term assignment was recently extended, she’s hoping to become a permanent #employee. Good luck, Crystal!
We hope to see more #DisabilityWins in #DisabilityEmployment opportunities throughout the Bay Area! 💪