Is Braille Relevant in 2018?

Published April 11, 2018

Author: Timothy Vernon

On January 4, 2018, millions of blind people worldwide paid homage to Louis Braille on what would have been his 209th birthday. The Braille system, which Louis began perfecting at the tender age of eleven, was adopted as the primary... Read more >

C3 Prepares College Students with Disabilities for Career Success

Published April 2, 2018

Author: Jordan Lome, Mentor Match Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Campus Career Connect (C3) was created with the intent to aid transitioning young adults with disabilities from school to work and connect them to mentors within their desired career field. By promoting job readiness, inclusion, and advocacy trainings and advice,... Read more >

The Stigma of Mental Illness: Both Sides of the Coin

Published March 26, 2018

Author: Megan Northup, Project Coordinator, Work Without Limits

My name is Megan Northup and I have a mental illness. I have been in the hospital many times over the past five years, which has led me to miss weeks of work at a time.  I used to feel... Read more >

Work Without Limits 3rd Annual Disability Mentoring Day

Published March 14, 2018

Author: Kathy Muhr, Director of Community Engagement, Work Without Limits

Work Without Limits (WWL) is excited to announce that applications are open for the 3rd Annual Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), taking place on Friday, April 27, 2018 in collaboration with the Massachusetts Business Leadership Network (MABLN) and the American Association... Read more >

My daughter, Noelle: Finding herself in her work

Published March 12, 2018

Author: Scott Borchardt, Parent and PwC Tax Partner

Our daughter, Noelle, is on the cusp of adulthood. She’s an engaging 21-year-old with Down Syndrome, who is excited about what the future holds. We’ve helped her develop a vision of the life she wants to lead and employment is... Read more >

Providing Quality Disability Benefits Planning Services Since 2000

Published March 6, 2018

Author: Brian Forsythe, CWIC, Work Without Limits

In 2000 and as part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, the U.S. Social Security Administration awarded a number of benefits planning grants to community providers throughout the country. These grants, now referred to as Work... Read more >

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Published February 26, 2018

Author: Ray Grand, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and CEO of Ray Grand Apparel

When people think about making money, they usually think of getting a job, which is a good way to go - stability. However, what about entrepreneurship? It may be a harder path to take because it involves spending time researching... Read more >

Charting Our Own Future

Published February 19, 2018

Author: Cheryl Cumings, Founder/Board President/Acting Director, Our Space Our Place

As we celebrate Black History month, it is important that we acknowledge the many connections between the civil rights movement and the disability rights movement. Similar to African-Americans, persons with disabilities have fought for full participation and inclusion in society. ... Read more >

Kerry’s Sister

Published February 12, 2018

Author: Bonnie Rivers, Director of Employer Relations, Work Without Limits

I was three. She was new and seemed really small. In the early years we shared a room. For a while, she had a tent over her crib with cold, wet fog blowing into it. It hummed all night. I... Read more >

What Do We Mean When We Say Disability?

Published February 5, 2018

Author: Kathy Petkauskos, Director, Work Without Limits

Oftentimes when we are conducting disability etiquette and other similar training's for employers, the first question we get is: what do you mean when you say disability? It’s a very good question because disability is different for everyone; it varies... Read more >