Pennsylvania launched its ABLE program in April, and I was the second person to open an account. It was…
Athlete to Entrepreneur
May 5, 2017
I grew up loving sports and fitness. I set my sights on wrestling in college. Unfortunately, my life changed…
A Night to Remember in Washington, D.C.
April 7, 2017
The #IWantToWork campaign joined disability advocates from across the country in Washington, D.C. at The Association of University Centers…
Employment First Bills To Be Reintroduced
February 3, 2017
Continuing our momentum into 2017, #IWantToWork’s Employment First bills will soon be reintroduced. Employment First is a national movement…
#IWantToVote: Resources for election day
November 4, 2016
As people with disabilities, we’re one of the largest minority populations. 1 in 5 people have a disability. Yet,…
PA Unveils Employment First Plan
October 7, 2016
It’s Employment First Friday and since this is the beginning of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we…
Labor & Industry Hearing on House Bill 2130: Steps Towards Employment First
September 15, 2016
The #IWantToWork coalition is thankful for the opportunity to educate members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly on what it’s…
We’ve come a long way, baby.
September 2, 2016
Having just celebrated the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, those of us in the disability community…
Why Employment First Matters
August 5, 2016
Only one-out-of-three Pennsylvanians with a disability are working. It doesn’t have to be that way. #IWantToWork is part of…
Bright and early on the morning of June 23, the #IWantToWork campaign had the privilege of hosting legislators for…