By Stand Up, Inc. | Business Development
For those who have disabilities, employment doesn't just have an economic value, but a significant social and psychological benefit as well. Disability Friendly Employers are making a difference in their communities by providing opportunity to these individuals who have the goal to obtain meaningful employment.
By Stand Up, Inc. | Virginia Supported Employment
For most of us, going to work is among the ways we define ourselves. The same holds true for people with disabilities. They would like to work, and make contributions to society too.
Generally, disabilities will not have an affect on the work they do or prevent them from becoming great employees. Particularly if accommodations can be made that will enable the employee to perform at their highest possible potential.
By Stand Up, Inc. | Virginia Supported Employment
Together with tax credits and incentives, employers who hire people with disabilities discover they've got devoted long-term workers that are genuinely devoted to the organization. Individuals with disabilities are innovative, skilled and imaginative. Stand Up, Inc. enhances and expands the reach of your human resources department by assisting you with recruiting, screening, training, and recommending only competent job seekers.
By Stand Up, Inc. | Virginia Supported Employment
Virginia Supported Employment provider Stand Up, Inc., is nationally accredited to provide services for the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services
Stand Up represents a pool of capable employees who are ready to work and have the training and support necessary to be successful. Our goal is to match the right person to the right job.
By Stand Up, Inc. | Transition Services
The STEP Program, a partnership between local city or county high schools and Stand Up, Inc. is designed to aid student participants in learning the necessary skills to become successful in a competitive workplace environment. Through various classroom and hands-on learning experiences, the students will leave the program having learned valuable social skills, interpersonal communication skills, work ethics, safety training, and many other concepts related to the workforce.
By Stand Up, Inc. | Video
An animated presentation of exactly what Supported Employment is and how it works. Check it out!