Individuals with disabilities

Veterans with disabilities

Family members of individuals with disabilities

 

 

 

Create a 3-minute video that tells the story of how you are working to achieve your American Dream, whether it is to buy a home, have a job, go to school or start your own business. We want to hear real stories from Americans with disabilities – we want to hear from you.

 

Visit http://dream.realeconomicimpact.org today for complete contest rules! Contest begins July 1, 2010 and all entries must be received by August 13, 2010.

 

One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC to present their video at NDIs 6^th Annual Real Economic Tour Kick-off Event, held at the National Press Club October 19, 2010!

 

Sponsored by National Disability Institute, Real Economic Impact Tour

 

Travel sponsored by Traveltrust, Inc.

Employment Supports for Individuals with Severe Mental Illness
by Grant Revell
Virginia Commonwealth University
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention

Programs providing employment supports are a valuable resource for people with severe mental illness seeking competitive employment. Employment is a key component of recovery. Individuals with severe mental illness who hold competitive jobs for an extended period of time frequently experience a number of benefits, including improvements in their self-esteem and symptom control.

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