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2010 brings considerable excitement to the AbilityOne Program and its extensive network, so October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is always a good time to share positive news with our customers. 40K+ individuals with significant disabilities are employed through AbilityOne, and Elwyn CA is privileged and proud to have 32 jobs (plus coaches & management) available through 6 federal contract sites. Over the past year, the Contracts Dept. has worked diligently with other agencies to add Veterans (with disabilities) to the AbilityOne teams. As an outstanding partner, DOD has committed to doubling the available Ability One jobs around the US. Elwyn CA has elevated its overall expertise and labor skill sets so we are well positioned to participate in most any federal, state or commercial venture; we too are eager to double jobs for Elwyn workers! On October 13 2010, Elwyn CA staff and a Veteran contract employee worked an information booth in front of the Commissary on the Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB), Los Alamitos. A digital frame scrolled photos of the many success stories at Elwyn, and we offered tasty, fresh from the oven donuts. It really struck this writer as to the diversity of reasons people use the JFTB from around SoCal. And a humorous tidbit, don’t take donuts when military employees are prepping for their physicals… but none were left! Tatyana Alvarez of the Military Personnel Services in Bldg 15 (JFTB), stopped by. Elwyn workers clean their building, and Tatyana pledged that she would put the word out about Elwyn. Tatyana also shared information with the DSPS at Cypress College for potential students who may have interest in job opportunities with Elwyn. Tatyana “likes the work Elwyn clients do, and she looks forward to seeing them.” The AbilityOne Program operates under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act. The last substantial amendments to the JWOD Act were enacted in 1971. After several years of tenacious effort, we finally have H.R.5983 and a fantastic opportunity to modernize all facets. This is crucial in order to align the law and the AbilityOne Program with today's federal acquisition environment In addition to creating more jobs for people who are blind or have significant disabilities, the bill will: increase the quality and diversity of employment opportunities for people who are blind or have significant disabilities; promote greater employment integration and upward mobility; streamline procurement processes, and allow the Ability One Program to be more responsive to our Federal customers; and ensure more focused oversight and compliance for all. Please encourage your Congress representatives.
Elwyn CA is most
appreciative for all of its many customers, supporters, and quality
staff. Together we have “made a difference” and turned disadvantage
into wonderful success stories around Southern CA. This is also a
time of celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the ADA. In these
challenging times, when so many social services are under threat, we
must continue to advocate for those with softer voices.
Economic Benefits Brief on Government Entitlements and Taxpayer Contributions through AbilityOne Employment on Public Buildings Service (PBS) Custodial Contracts This brief presents research results from an evaluation of how AbilityOne Program employment of individuals with severe disabilities reduces their use of government entitlements and increases their taxpayer contributions. read more Elwyn to Host NISH Conference “Elwyn California is extremely proud and excited to serve as the official Host for NISH’s 2010 Annual Training & Achievement Conference in Anaheim May 24-26. This very high profile role allows us to spotlight Elwyn’s great programs and services to 1,300 conference visitors involved in the Ability One program across the country. Attendees will be fellow Community Rehab Providers, federal agencies, the Presidents’ Committee, and NISH staff from all corners of the US (& Guam). We will provide fulfillment for the conference giveaway bags, manage an information booth, and provide labor for various needs throughout the 3 day conference. Staff is eager to roll out the welcome mat and help ensure the Anaheim NISH conference is a great success!” Cheryl Westley, Director of Business Development & Contracting “The NISH National Conference attracts over 1,300 people each year and NISH needs to be able to count on our local sponsors to assist with the vast array of materials and supplies that NISH ships out in advance in support of this event. We know we can rely on Elwyn to do the same outstanding and on-time work they do for all of their customers….thanks Elwyn!” David P Dubinsky, Executive Director, Pacific West Region
Special Recognition
Each year, by a Presidential
decree, the nation celebrates October as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Nationwide, over 30K people
with disabilities work on federal contracts, regulated and
managed within the Ability One program . These individuals have
meaningful jobs and make a good wage with benefits. On
October 9, 2009 Ability One hosted a special event at the Ronald Reagan
building, where a handful of premiere agencies were able to
honor “Employees of the Year.” Elwyn CA was pleased and proud to
nominate Jamal Hughes. Jamal Hughes, has worked at the Glenn Anderson building in Long Beach for GSA services since 6-17- 03. He works hard, knows his job, is willing to go the extra mile, and always willing to help when short staffed. Jamal knows all the duties that are to be done in the GSA building, and he is key in training new recruits. Jamal is very knowledgeable about what is to be done on specific days without referring to the list of duties. Jamal takes customer service to heart and excels at working with the tenants in the building. He is polite to them when asked to do something and does not hesitate to help them out as needed. Jamal will stop what he is doing and go the extra mile to help any tenants. Jamal does all he does with great pride and manages to be safety conscious at the same time. If he identifies a potential hazard, he brings it directly to the attention of his supervisor. When there is a spill or wet floors, he ensures the signs are consistently used. Jamal has shown great dedication over the years, and he is a very reliable employee who can be counted on to make sure things get done. And then, they are done correctly – he is Elwyn CA’s Employee of the Year.
Team Edwards hosts Disability
Employment Awareness breakfast
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