Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Real Life Experiences of Disabled Workers Need to be Valued
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Lori's Experience getting a great job at a bike shop.
Disability Rights Oregon interviewed her on June 17, 2019 about her experience in community... more »
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Raising expectations creates opportunites
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Competitive employment is a real option for all
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IT'S GIVEN US A PATH TO FAILURE
WITHOUT A WORK OPPORTUNITY THEY ARE MISSING A CHANCE TO BE A PART OF WHAT MOST PEOPLE EXPERIANCE EVERYDAY WORKING. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS HAVING RESPONSIBLITY THEY WILL NO LONGER HAVE THIS AS A CHOICE IN THEIR LIFES. NOT TO MENTION THE IMPACT IT WILL HAVE ON FAMILIES AND FRIENDS.
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Support Meaningful Employment Supports
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HELP US KEEP WHAT IS WORKING
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ELIMINATING 14C, NOT KEEPING IT, GIVES PARTICIPANTS CHOICE
I speak about this issue from two vantage points: One, as the President of the National Organization on Disability (NOD), which has advocated since 1982 for the full participation of all Americans with Disabilities in all aspects of life. And perhaps more relevant to this dialogue, I... more »
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
14(c) reinforces bad stereotypes, stigma, and poverty
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Transition is possible for everyone
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Maine-Disability Services elimination of 14(c) usage May 2019
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People on the Go of Maryland eliminated 14C in the Maryland
People On the Go of Maryland (POG) is the state-wide self-advocacy organization. We have been in existence for 30 years. POG feels sheltered workshops are outdated and paying people sub-minimum wage infringes on a person's civil rights. We feel the rest of the country should eliminate... more »
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Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Closing of 14(c) Workshop is Age Descrimination
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Do not eliminate 14c!
• Eliminating 14c removes the opportunity for paid work to individuals currently receiving prevocational services. Therefore, all prevocational training would become simulated work and soft skill development. We observe actual skill development to occur within paid work environments.