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| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida Inc
has recently been awarded a grant for deaf and hard of hearing
employment success. This project is funded by The Able Trust, also known as
the Florida Governor’s Alliance for the Employment of Citizens with
Disabilities, a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership foundation established
by the Florida Legislature in 1990. Its mission is to be the leader in
providing Floridians with disabilities fair employment opportunities through
grant programs, public awareness, education, and policy recommendations.
Since its establishment, The Able Trust has awarded over $25 million to
nonprofit agencies throughout Florida for employment-related purposes,
enabling over 2,000 Florida citizens with disabilities to enter the
workforce each year. The Able Trust youth programs provide career
development and transition to more than 2,500 students with disabilities
annually, helping to reduce the dropout rate and prepare young adults for
life beyond high school. For more information about The Able Trust, visit
www.abletrust.org. |
Jennifer Hess - Vocational Rehabilitation
Specialist
jhess@deafhhsfla.org
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The grant will assist deaf and
hard of hearing individuals in Pasco and Hernando Counties seeking
employment or aid those currently employed. Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services of Florida Inc. will focus on three areas of service.
- Follow Along Services: Continual support at the job
site for the deaf and hard of hearing.
- Job Placement: Helping those seeking employment or
ones who have been denied services through Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Workplace Communication Training: Classes at the
workplace for the deaf and hard of hearing and their co-workers to enhance
effective communication.
For more information please contact Jennifer Hess at
727-853-1010 or 1-866-685-9477. |
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EMPLOYMENT SERVICES |
| DHHSF assists deaf or hard of hearing individuals to chart
career paths and find employment. |
Employment Assistance Program
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Educational and career counseling
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Pre-employment counseling
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Resume assistance
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Job development and placement
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Post-employment counseling
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Workplace awareness training
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