The risk and necessity of openness Many people have a knee-jerk reaction to the term “disability” that causes them to shut down or recoil when in the presence of an actual person who discloses a non-visible condition or looks like they are disabled. Getting the public past this reaction is a bit like teaching a [...]
On October 20th, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) will sponsor their 15th annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), an event which has steadily grown over the years beyond a national (US) scope and is now celebrated in 23 countries. Disability Mentoring Day is an event that garners it power from a grassroots effort [...]
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We are pleased to share the news with you of our invitation to present a Plenary session for the upcoming US Business Leadership Conference in Chicago on September 21, 2010! The topic is “Global Opportunities for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities’, and represents an early public recognition on the exciting potential of people with disabilities helping themselves [...]
There are many games online that teach young people of all ages all sorts of lessons, like alphabet games, math games or science games. But this free business simulation game offers a unique approach to teaching young people about the simple principles of running a business. Cookie Tycoon is a fun game that will let [...]
Mentally and Physically Challenged Adults Seek to Open Their Own Business, but Face Many Hurdles Steven St. John for The Wall Street Journal David Shunkey, shown doing exercises with Heather Gooch, is trying to build a dog-biscuit business. David Shunkey is autistic and doesn’t speak. Around the start of the recession, he got laid off [...]
Community and Connection Are Critical for Business Success
A successful entrepreneur knows how important it is to continually nurture and create connections, that includes prospective customers who will buy your product or service and other connections: peers to talk things over with; professional advisors like your accountant or web designer; mentors who have succeeded in your industry. As entrepreneurs with disability we face [...]
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