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Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity

Employees With Disabilities: Promoting Workplace Equity - 6:18

The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is 7.2%, compared to 3.6% unemployment among the general population.

Angela Williams, President and CEO of Easterseals, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss how people with disabilities can overcome barriers to employment.

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Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology

Advancing Accessibility in Medical Technology - 6:18

According to the CDC, approximately 12 million American adults ages 40 and over live with some form of limited vision, from mild impairment to blindness. Visual impairment can present unique challenges, including when using in-home medical devices like select glucose monitors.

Clark Rachfal of the American Council of the Blind discusses advocacy efforts to ensure medical devices are designed to be both inclusive and accessible.

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Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap

Deaf Americans at Work: Closing the Employment Gap - 6:50

In 2017, 53% of deaf people were employed. What accounts for this employment gap, and how can employers ensure deaf and hard-of-hearing workers are afforded a comfortable — and accessible — working environment?

Eric Kaika of TDI, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Inc., discusses the un- and under-employment of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

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Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm

Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm - 7:16

In 2018, the unemployment rate for those with a disability was more than twice the rate of those without. How can employers build a more inclusive workforce?

Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses efforts to ensure people with disabilities live a well-rounded life, including access to meaningful employment.

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Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities

Inclusive Apprenticeships: Training Workers With Disabilities - 6:07

According to the Brookings Institution, 6 in 10 working-age adults with disabilities are jobless. To close the gap, employers are turning to apprenticeships.

Josh Christianson of the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT), discusses the advantages of apprenticeships — providing employees of all abilities the opportunity to learn while they earn.

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Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition

Disability Defined: Understanding the Human Condition - 6:03

People with disabilities represent the largest minority group in the United States. Disability — whether apparent or nonapparent — can impact anyone, of any age, at any time.

Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, shares how her organization is improving the lives of people with disabilities through political and economic advocacy.

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Campaigning Against Domestic Violence

Campaigning Against Domestic Violence - 6:16

Every minute, approximately 20 people experience domestic violence. What are the warning signs, and what resources are available to men and women seeking help?

Farzana Safiullah, CEO of the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, provides an in-depth look into this issue, and discusses an initiative to encourage each American to help change the narrative of domestic violence.

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Pioneering America's Gay Rights Movement

Pioneering America's Gay Rights Movement - 7:27

The 1969 Stonewall riots are widely recognized as a catalyst of the modern movement for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer equality. Fifty years later, what is the status of LGBTQ rights?

Mark Segal, LGBTQ activist, journalist and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, reflects on the history of the LGBTQ equality movement and the status of LGBTQ rights today.

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Emergency Food Fund

Emergency Food Fund - 4:10

Jill Horner speaks with Lavinia Awosanya, Chief Development Officer from the Food Bank of South Jersey, about the Emergency Food Fund. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Reducing Senior Hunger

Reducing Senior Hunger - 4:29

Jill Horner speaks with Carly Melchert, Executive Director from Meals on Wheels of Salem County, about Reducing Senior Hunger. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

The Big Draft: The NFL and Mentorship

The Big Draft: The NFL and Mentorship - 4:42

Jill Horner speaks with Greg Burton, Vice President, Marketing and Communications from Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (PA and NJ), about The Big Draft: The NFL and Mentorship. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

"The AVE" Dining and Shopping Destination

"The AVE" Dining and Shopping Destination - 4:22

Jill Horner speaks with Russell Swanson, Executive Director from the Vineland Downtown Improvement District / Main Street Vineland, about "The AVE" Dining and Shopping Destination. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Help for the less fortunate

Help for the less fortunate - 3:58

Jill Horner speaks with Michele Gambone, Founder from The Unforgotten Haven, about Helping the less fortunate. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Accomplishments and Change at the Chamber

Accomplishments and Change at the Chamber - 4:52

Jill Horner speaks with Debra DiLorenzo, President and CEO from the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, about Accomplishments and Change at the Chamber. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Free Transportation and Lodging for Cancer Patients

Free Transportation and Lodging for Cancer Patients - 4:03

Jill Horner speaks with Cathy Landolt, Mission Delivery Program Manager from the American Cancer Society, about Free Transportation and Lodging for Cancer Patients. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Award Winning Downtown

Award Winning Downtown - 3:54

Jill Horner speaks with Kathy Gold, Board Member from The Partnership for Haddonfield, about their Award Winning Downtown. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Care Packages for Service Members

Care Packages for Service Members - 4:35

Jill Horner speaks with David Silver, President from Operation Yellow Ribbon, about Care Packages for Service Members. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Born Learning Trails

Born Learning Trails - 3:53

Jill Horner speaks with Mike Gower, Executive Director from the United Way of Gloucester County, about the Born Learning Trails. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Affordable Rental Housing in Southern New Jersey

Affordable Rental Housing in Southern New Jersey - 4:30

Jill Horner speaks with Matthew Reilly, President and CEO from MEND, about Affordable Rental Housing in Southern New Jersey. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Water Quality Accountability Hearings

Water Quality Accountability Hearings - 4:57

Jill Horner speaks with Senator Troy Singleton, from the NJ State Senate, about Water Quality Accountability Hearings. Interview recorded 10/16/2019.

Making Progress Since Hurricane Michael

Making Progress Since Hurricane Michael - 4:21

Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle when it made landfall in 2018, causing more than 25-billion dollars in damage. One year later, residents are still picking up the pieces and trying to rebuild. One of those people making a difference is Donna Pilson, Executive Director of Rebuild Bay County.

The Sciences That Shape Our World

The Sciences That Shape Our World - 4:35

If your kids have ever wanted to launch into space as an astronaut, or hand feed stingrays in the ocean, then one place is providing them the next best thing. The IMAG History and Science Center delivers an educational experience using the sciences that shape our world. Center Director Matt Johnson talks about their work.

Inside The Minds Of Edison & Ford

Inside The Minds Of Edison & Ford - 4:20

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford have enduring legacies of technological and business acumen. During their heyday in the 19thcentury, they spent their Winters in Southwest Florida, where tourists can now experience what they were thinking at the time. Lisa Wilson with the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, chats about some unique experiences guests can discover.

The Edison Ford Winter Estates

The Edison Ford Winter Estates - 4:14

The light bulb ... the phonograph … and other major electrical systems are the brainchild of one fascinating American, Thomas Edison. The famous inventor called Southwest Florida his home during the Winter, and even shared the space with another iconic businessman, Henry Ford. Mike Cosden, Vice-President of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, chats about this unique museum experience.

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