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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”137733″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Did you know that 81% of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not have a paid job in the community? We\u2019re on a mission to change that. This month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month<\/strong><\/a>. Celebrate by telling someone you know about Best Buddies Jobs Program.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n

What does NDEAM mean to you?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We asked a few of our participants & supporters!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161167″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Kathryn | Intern, Dept. of Rehabilitation & Best Buddies Jobs Participant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“NDEAM allows our employers and coworkers and even future employers of people with IDDs to see how those with disabilities can help to improve work
\nenvironments, bring new insightful ideas and create a more inclusive workforce.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161166″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Whitney, Manager at Terry\u2019s House & Supervisors of Best Buddies Interns<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe theme for NDEAM 2021 is \u2018America\u2019s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,\u2019 which demonstrates how essential it is to give people with disabilities the chance for community involvement and employment opportunities during the Covid-19 crisis.<\/p>\n

Terry\u2019s House is extremely lucky to partner with the amazing Best Buddies program by celebrating disabilities every single day, without barriers, for years.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161165″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]David | Equipment Control at West Group Logistics Best Buddies Jobs Participants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTo me, NDEAM means freedom. It means being given the opportunity to be able to rely on myself for success.<\/p>\n

It means loudly and proudly thriving instead of quietly and barely surviving.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161168″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]LeeAnn | File Clerk at South Bay Mini & BMW | Best Buddies Jobs Participant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have never let my disability stop me from doing Anything and I love my job. I think it\u2019s cool that Best Buddies helps others living with a disability find a job.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”161164″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]Casey |Deli Department at Vons Best Buddies Jobs Participants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNational Disability Employment Awareness is very important to me and many others like me.<\/p>\n

Vons gave me a chance and they are still helping me grow. I hope other companies become aware of us because we have a lot to share.”[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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