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Diversifying Oregon’s Workforce: A Workshop from the Oregon Commission for the Blind

 
 
An illustrated person walks with a white cane and guide dog. Above them is the text, "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" and "Oct 2024".

When: Thursday,

Oct 10th, 1pm-4pm


Where: Oregon Commission for the Blind: 535 SE 12th Ave.

Portland, Or 97214


Light refreshments will be provided.



What: In this workshop, you'll receive an introduction to the Oregon Commission of the Blind, while you learn about the free trainings we can provide to your company to further DEI&A initiatives.


This event will include a tour of our training center, time to connect with our instructors with lived experience, and learning about career pathways and supports we can offer our clients with vision loss.


Our time together will equip you with an introduction of blindness etiquette and tips in recruitment to enhance accessibility. 



Space is limited, please RSVP below.

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Access to Good Jobs for All

What is NDEAM?

Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) OCB celebrates the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM’s purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme Access to Good Jobs for All.

Oregon Commission for the Blind

535 SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214

971.673.1588

https://www.oregon.gov/BLIND