Business, government, and community agencies working together to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
New York State Honors Employers During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) — October 2009
Susan Somerville, Executive Director of North Shore University Hospital keynoted the 24th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebration at Carlyle On-the-Green in Bethpage. As executive director, she is responsible for the daily operations of an 859-bed facility that supports approximately 2700 specialist and sub-specialist physicians, clinical service lines and corresponding support staff. In her speech, Somerville likened a hospital to a city with its vast array of jobs and many opportunities for growth. Disability is a familiar concept to Somerville who has a child with cerebral palsy.
Two hundred and fifty businesses, guests, and individuals with disabilities celebrated the event. Main sponsors of the event were: Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates, p.c. and Telephonics.
Diversify Your Workforce
Diversification Works! This is what employers say about employees with disabilities:
- “determined to perform their best”
- “determined to come in in all weather conditions”
- “dependable and conscientious to do good work”
- “they are worth taking a chance on”
- “appreciate for the opportunity to work”
- “excellent work attitude”
- “the positive effects of an employee with a disability on other employees”
Hire on Basis of Qualifications
The agencies listed in the directory have extensive relationships with the business community through their Business Advisory Committees. Through their BAC membership they are advised on the needs of the labor market and specific industries. Training programs are established accordingly to labor market needs. When you employ a job seeker with a disability through these agencies you are employing a qualified and dedicated individual with agency support.
Services for Employers; No Out-of-Pocket Cost — No Agency Fees
The Employment Staff at the vocational rehabilitation agencies listed under Nassau Partners and Suffolk Partners have extensive experience dealing with human resources. They will find the match for your employment needs at no cost to you.