A Day to Focus on Accessibility and Inclusiveness for People with Disabilities

Did you know that December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities? This observance was designed to raise awareness about issues relevant to people with disabilities, and the benefits of an inclusive and accessible society. This year's theme is "Inclusion Matters: Access and Empowerment for People of All Abilities."

Accessibility and inclusiveness are especially important as you consider returning to the workplace. Review these resources to learn how observations like this can help empower people with disabilities and promote diversity across the globe:

•    Three Things to Ease Concerns about Job Accommodations, to assist people with disabilities as they return to the workplace or set up a home office.
•    Four Ways to Obtain Assistive Technology.
•    Information on how Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act provides public programs, services and activities that remove barriers and empower people with disabilities.
•    Our Find Help Tool to help you locate Ticket to Work service providers that serve your area. You can use our Guided Search or search by ZIP code or the name of the service provider you are looking for.

The Ticket to Work program offers you choices in getting the services and support you need to find work and reach your career goals. To learn how the program can help you, contact the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY). Representatives are standing by Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM ET.

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