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Disability Program Navigator (DPN) Initiative holds monthly administrative conference call
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The NDI DPN Technical Assistance team, working in coordination with the national DPN Program Office, facilitates monthly administrative conference calls with the state-level DPN representatives from the 46 DPN grantees that also includes regional Federal Project Officers and representatives from the Social Security Administration to address updates and issues of importance and need. Read More

OPM and ODEP to Host a historic day-long Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
Representatives from many agencies will be reviewing resumes prior to the event, and inviting prospective candidates for interviews. Read More

Real Economic Impact Tour recognized by the Fresno, CA City Council for its participation in Walmart Foundation grant
Friday, March 05, 2010
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NDI Staffer Laura Gleneck Attends the Final Stop on the ODEP Listening Tour
Friday, March 05, 2010
In early 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and its Federal partners held a series of six Listening Sessions across the country for members of the public to provide input to senior Federal officials on their ideas for more effective ways to employ all people with disabilities. Read More

Feb/March Issue of Washington Insider Published
Thursday, March 04, 2010
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2nd Installment of 2010 REI Tour Audioconference Series Held - Making Your Tax Sites Accessible
Friday, February 26, 2010
Karen Hamilton and Pamela Williamson discussed tips and best practices for making VITA sites accessible. Read More

$4 Million from the Walmart Foundation Helps Consumers Nationwide
Monday, February 22, 2010
Walmart Foundation, United Way Worldwide, One Economy and National Disability Institute’s Real Economic Impact Tour to Partner to Return $1 Billion to Individuals in Total Tax Refunds Read More

Applications for the Fellowship at National Industries for the Blind now being accepted
Monday, February 15, 2010
The Fellowship for Leadership Development, sponsored by National Industries for the Blind (NIB), is a salaried, two-year program that combines business-focused, on-the-job experience with formal management training. Read More

The USBLN® announces the launch of the Disability Supplier Diversity Program
Monday, February 15, 2010
The USBLN® announces the launch of the Disability Supplier Diversity Program, which offers businesses that are owned by an individual(s) with a disability, including service disabled veterans, an exciting opportunity to increase their access to potential contracting opportunities with major corporations, government agencies, and one another. Read More

REI Tour Director Johnette Hartnett Serves on Panel at Event Held by Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Using the 20th Anniversary of the Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as a back drop, this two-day event focused on the introduction of the Disabilities Market to Community Development and Financial Institutions. Read More

NDI staff members Elizabeth Jennings and DJ Diamond participate in Wi$eUp Teleconference
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
NDI staff members Elizabeth Jennings and DJ Diamond had the honor of joining Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathleen Martinez and Women’s Bureau Deputy Director Latifa Lyles on Friday's WI$EUp teleconference to discuss tools and strategies for building economic assets. Read More

Elizabeth Jennings Gives Presentation on the Benefits of Ticket to Work Regulations in Arizona
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Elizabeth Jennings was in Phoenix, Arizona last week to present on the benefits of the Social Security Administration's revised Ticket to Work regulations and promising Arizona Employment Networks before the Arizona Governor's Council on Workforce Policy and Arizona Workforce Board Directors. Read More

First Installment of 2010 REI Tour Audiconference Series Held - ARRA Act
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
The first installment of the 2010 Real Economic Impact Tour Audioconference Series was held on January 29, 2010. The topic of the audioconference was the Ameican Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and what implications it may have for the economic futures of people with disabilities. Read More

REI Tour Director Johnette Hartnett Pens Feature Article for Latest Issue of WID's Equity Newsletter
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
What began in the basement of a DC bank has grown into a national movement and call to action because of the commitment and leadership that thousands of people across the United States dedicated to building a better economic future for Americans with disabilities. Read Johnette Harnett's inspiring piece, "The Silver Lining." Read More

Walmart Foundation Tax Preparation Partnership Expects to Yield More Than $1 Billion in Tax Savings for Consumers
Thursday, January 28, 2010
$4 Million Walmart Foundation Grant to United Way Worldwide, One Economy and National Disability Institute Provides Free Tax Services to Families Nationwide Read More

NDI Board Approves Five-Year Strategic Plan
Monday, January 25, 2010
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January Issue of Washington Insider Newsletter Published
Thursday, January 21, 2010
NDI Celebrates 2009 Outcomes & Prepares for Ambitious Year in 2010 Read More

First REI Tour Stop in Great Falls, MT featured on KRTV
Thursday, January 21, 2010
KRTV in Great Falls, Montana covered the REI Tour event held on January 19th. Read More

NDI awarded $497,897 by Kessler Foundation
Thursday, January 14, 2010
The Kessler Foundation awarded NDI $497,897 to pilot and test a two-year employment and career advancement model in the financial service sector in New Jersey. Read More

54Freedom Entrepreneur of the Month and Year Public Contest
Monday, January 04, 2010
In collaboration with the National Disability Institute, and 54Freedom we will be highlighting and celebrating a monthly winner of Entrepreneurship beginning January 2010. Read More

Real Economic Impact Tour featured on the cover of the Business Section of the Jacksonville Times-Union
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Tour's stop in Jacksonville sheds light on link between poverty, disability Read More

Real Economic Impact Tour Kick-Off
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Real Economic Impact Tour Expands to 100 Cities - Brings New Hope to Low-Income Wage Earners with Disabilities Read More