{"id":34777,"date":"2016-12-15T16:43:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T22:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=34777"},"modified":"2016-12-15T16:43:14","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T22:43:14","slug":"business-forum-benefits-of-hiring-people-with-disabilities-austin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2016\/12\/15\/business-forum-benefits-of-hiring-people-with-disabilities-austin\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Forum: Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities – Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Business Forum – Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Business Owners, Human Resources Professionals and Hiring Managers are invited to:<\/p>\n

The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities Business Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by the TWC Commissioner Representing Employers in partnership with<\/p>\n

Texas Governor\u2019s Committee on People with Disabilities,<\/p>\n

Workforce Solutions Capital Area<\/p>\n

And the Society for Human Resource Management<\/p>\n

Wednesday, January 25, 2017<\/p>\n

8:15 a.m. To Noon<\/p>\n

Norris Conference Center at North Cross Mall
\n2525 W. Anderson Lane
\nAustin, TX 78757<\/p>\n

Register for free at:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/tbc.expoplanner.com\/index.cfm?do=reg.flow&event_id=49<\/a><\/p>\n

The forum speakers will provide information to Texas entrepreneurs and the business community on hiring employees with disabilities. Additionally, a panel of employers will present on best practices and workforce development strategies. Other speakers will present on accessibility, assistive technologies and resources for businesses.<\/p>\n

For additional information, including a tentative agenda, visit the TWC Events webpage, or contact Lisa Ried at 512-463-2800 or lisa.ried@twc.state.tx.us<\/p>\n

The event is part of the Texas HireAbility Campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Visit TXHireAbility Campaign for more information.<\/p>\n

Texas Workforce Commission
\n512-463-8942
\nhttp:\/\/www.texasworkforce.org<\/a>
\nEqual Opportunity Employer\/Program
\nAuxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
\nRelay Texas: 800-735-2988 (TDD) or 711 (Voice)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Business Forum – Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities Business Owners, Human Resources Professionals and Hiring Managers are invited to: The Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities Business Forum Hosted by the TWC Commissioner Representing Employers in partnership with Texas…<\/p>\n

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