Overview
After 30 years of working in the disability community* I find that one of the most successful ways to break down barriers against those with a disability is visually. I have been awarded a small grant by the Biella Foundation to compose and produce a book that will dispel the stereotypical myths about the limitation of those with a disability. The working title is “Capital Investment: Employees, Your Most Important Product”. Read more here about submissions and author Marc Goldman.
An Invitation to Participate: Book on Individuals with Disabilities & Employment
May 31, 2016 by
Autism can be Asset in Workplace
May 22, 2016 by
As the population of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder keeps growing, so does the number of people with that diagnosis who aren’t finding employment.
Though many young adults on the spectrum are considered high functioning, recent research shows 40 percent don’t find work — a higher jobless rate than people with other developmental disabilities experience. Read More.
Americans could Prevent Roughly Half of All Cancer Deaths
May 22, 2016 by
Roughly half of cancer deaths in the United States could be prevented or forestalled if all Americans quit smoking, cut back on drinking, maintained a healthful weight and got at least 150 minutes of exercise each week, according to a new report.
These same measures would also reduce the number of new cancer diagnoses by 40% to 70%. Read more.
Santa Rosa Affordable Housing
May 22, 2016 by
The City of Santa Rosa has opened its affordable housing options with Section 8 housing choice vouchers. Using a lottery form application, complete the attached and return to the City of Santa Rosa to be added to the waiting list before May 31st. Click on the forms below in English and Spanish to learn more, or contact your NBRC Service Coordinator for housing coordination supports:
New Location for NBRC Napa Office
May 22, 2016 by
NBRC’s Napa office will be moving to a new location starting June, 13, 2016. The new offices are located at 600 and 610 Airpark Road in the business park near the Napa airport. With this move being so close to the normally scheduled Annual June Board meeting– celebrating achievements made by individuals receiving services with NBRC and NBRC staff– this year the Annual celebration will instead take place July 6th from 5:00-7:00pm. But don’t be confused, our June 1st Board meeting will take place at the old offices on 10 Executive Ct. starting at 5:00pm. NBRC seeks public input at this meeting to bring caseload ratios down to comply with state mandates. Join us June 1st.
Disabled woman celebrates family’s help in graduating high school
May 15, 2016 by
Over mimosas, omelets and crepes at Sierra Vista Winery on Sunday, the Gaines family of Shingle Springs celebrated the achievements of both mother Wanda Gaines and daughter Brittany Gaines.
For 23-year-old Brittany, success meant graduating in March from a correspondence high school course despite battling cerebral palsy and being legally blind and quadriplegic. Read more.
Calling All Youth with Disabilities and Allies: Share Your Ideas on Transition!
May 15, 2016 by
Join the YouthACT Transition Truths National Online Dialogue May 19 – May 22, 2016. Are you a young person with a disability or a youth ally of the disability community? There is an important conversation going on about what youth with disabilities (ages 13-25) need to become successful adults, and we need to hear from you! Click here for more information and to register for this important dialogue!
