Library
The CISI Library is a critical vehicle for sharing up-to-date information on the reforms that are happening within the state and across the country, as well as research and best practices in the area of supported employment and full inclusion of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
The CISI Library will be updated frequently as new promising practices are identified.
The CISI Library will also archive videos of consumers, family members and people within the state who have a perspective on improving the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Latest Addition to the Library
Communicating With and About People with Disabilities
The United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, released a resource that provides tips for communicating with/about people with barriers. It highlights positive language, people-first words, and
New York Company Making a Difference
Frank Pagani crafted a heart warming article called "Dog Treat Company Helps Employ People with Disabilities," which focuses on a company called Good Reasons LLC and it's founder, Vicki M.
Why Did This Man Leave Wall Street? Read Now!
Robbie Couch from The Huffington Post crafted an article, around a video from the Huff Post Room, called "This Man Ditched Wall Street To Start A Business That Hires People
Business Development Roundtable
The CEA is holding a Business Development Round Table session! We will host the session at the CEA on December 9th from 9:00am - Noon.
During this in person session
5 Reasons Why People with Disabilities Deserve to be Hired
Olivera Perkins of The Plain Dealer out of Cleveland, Ohio, wrote an article called "5 Reasons Why People with Disabilities Deserve to be Hired." The title alone empasizes the aspect that folks
Hiring People With Disabilities Isn't Just the Right Thing to Do - It's Good for Business
Elizabeth Picciuto from The Daily Beast crafted an article called "Hiring People With Disabilities Isn't Just the Right Thing to Do - It's Good for Business." The article highlights how