Program 2 Getting Hired and Moving Ahead in a Job When Working with aDisability JuLY 10, 2008 1:30 to 3:30 54 million Americans have a disability. And many of these 54 million people are making a valuable contribution in the world of work. Yet, people with disabilities may still face low expectations, myths, and stigma from employers. The program will be of interest to: Anyone with a disability who wishes to enter the workforce, who is considering making changes in their current work life, or who is in a position to support others in this process. It has been designed for people with disabilities and their family members or for any service-providing professional, such as teachers, higher education professionals, job coaches, career counselors, medical/rehabilitation specialists, or social workers. The following topics are included: • Success stories—film clip scenarios • What are your concerns/questions/challenges? • A quick overview of the employment provisions of ADA • About the hiring process: new hiring practices used by employers--what do they mean for applicants with disabilities? • About reasonable accommodation: requesting and sustaining reasonable accommodations To Register: Call the Cortland Works Career Center at 607-756-7585 Presented By: Frances A. Pizzola, Program Coordinator Access to Independence of Cortland County, Inc. 26 No. Main St. Cortland, 607-756-7363. Hosted At: The Cortland Works Career Center-- 99 Main Street, Cortland, 607-756-7585 BENEFIT PLANNING The First Friday of Every Month is Social Security Benefits Planning Day From 9am to 12:30pm, Jeremiah Fish will be at the Cortland Works Career Center, 99 Main Street, Cortland Presentation AND individual appointments Questions about your Social Security Benefits? Need a refresher on what a Benefit Planner does? Jeremiah Fish will be coming from Arise in Syracuse to help answer questions in a class and individual format. Find out more about Medicaid/Medicare and other benefits or work incentives associated with Social Security. To attend, please call and reserve your spot today! Maria R. Mucaria Disability Program Navigator Cortland Works Career Center 607-756-7585 ex 3255 Planned Dates for 2008 April 4 May 2 June 6 July 11 August 1 September 5 October 3 November 7 December 5 19-21? Out of school? Have a diploma but no job? Have no job, no diploma? Get the help you need. We can get you vocational training, assist you in getting your GED; help in your job search, get you a resume...We will help you do the things that will make you successful. Call us at 607-756-7585 and ask for Amy or Diane. Senior Workers Program Do you know someone who is 55 years or older who would like to get back into the workforce? Maybe you are over 55 and not working. At Cortland Works we have programs where seniors who meet income eligiblity guidelines can earn money while they learn new skills. Come in and talk to Donna or Joan. What's a POD? POD stands for Professional Opportunities Developers. These are people who are management or executive job seekers who have been dislocated and or are underemployed. They meet every other Wednesday (check calendar for dates) for networking activities. Drop -ins welcome.