Bellone Congratulates Participants in Disabilities Job Fair

(HAUPPAUGE, NY November 3, 2014)—On October 27th, more than 330 people participated in Suffolk County’s inaugural disability job fair held in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

“We are pleased that so many residents were able to come to the job fair to connect with employers who need good workers,” Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said. “Everyone deserves a fair shot at finding a job that suits their talents and interests. The employers who came to this fair are clearly interested in connecting with the best workers available for the position.”

About a dozen Long Island employers participated, including Cintas, EAC Network, Express Employment Professionals, GoodTemps, Ken’s Crew, Macy’s, Miteq, Sears, Sensitron Semiconductor, Triworks and the Urban League Mature Workers Program. The companies were hiring to fill a variety of positions, including retail associates, drivers, community outreach workers, security, and home healthcare aides.

Sponsored by the Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs and the Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities, the job fair was the first of its kind hosted by the county and was held in the One-Stop Employment Center in Hauppauge.

The Suffolk County Office for People with Disabilities works for the benefit of Suffolk County’s 283,000 people with disabilities, coordinating County services, developing programs leading to self-sufficiency, advocating for the disabled, and providing information and referrals to specialized services not available through other County departments.

In addition, the Office for People with Disabilities ensures County government compliance with federal mandates under the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act.