ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) — October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month and New York State Disability Rights and Employment Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) held an awards ceremony recognizing individuals with disabilities who are making a significant impact through their jobs.
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With its statewide network of 140 non-profit rehabilitative agencies and private sector business partners, NYSID facilitates employment for thousands of disabled individuals each year.
Currently 64% of those with disabilities are unemployed. NYSID President and CEO Maureen O’Brien wants to change that.
“Individuals with disabilities can work, should work, and have real skills and contributions to make to the workforce in New York,” O’Brien said…