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Easterseals Supports Disabilities Employment

Exploring New Avenues to Employment

Participants in the Easterseals New Jersey Employment Training Program get assistance with the use of LinkedIn, creating personal profiles and leveraging the platform for help in securing employment opportunities. Program participants were recently treated to complementary headshots by a photography professional and volunteer Vanessa Tamarit of Bergen County. The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is twice as high as that of people without disabilities. New Jersey employers who are interested in supporting employment opportunities for people with disabilities can call Easterseals (732) 257-6662 or visit www.eastersealsnj.org for more information.

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for nearly a century. Operating in 21 counties throughout the state, Easterseals New Jersey offers a variety of disability services to help people with various special needs address life’s challenges.

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