On Wednesday September 24th, WorkOne hosted a conference to focus on the challenges faced by job seekers with disabilities.
The conference highlighted the Ticket to Work program. This Federal program allows eligible clients receiving disabilty payments to continue to receive those payments for a length of time while they re-enter the workforce.
Attendees were able to network with local service providers as well as attend several workshops conducted by local employers. The workshops offered were:
- Saving and Budgeting - 5/3 Bank
- Eating Healthy on a Budget - Purdue Extension Office
- What Employers are Looking For - Rose Hulman and Hamilton Center
- Starting Your Own Business - Indiana State Small Business Development Center
The event concluded with our guest speaker, Josh Bleill. Now a Community Spokesperson for the Indianapolis Colts, Josh shared his story of perseverence after losing both of his legs while serving as a Marine in Iraq.
Josh's message of facing challenges head on with the help of others and finding the positives in each day was a fantastic ending to a great day.
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