Goodwill SoCal recognized for disability-friendly workplace
Goodwill Southern California
was recognized Oct. 29 as the 2009 Disability Friendly Employer of the Year by the
American Health Congress
in partnership with the
Jobing Foundation. According to a
news release, the award "recognizes employers who make tangible efforts
to enable persons with disabilities achieve their true potential.
Employers must demonstrate best practices in making reasonable
adjustments to enable persons with disabilities to gain employment and
benefit from opportunities to increase their skills and widen their
experience." Lowell King,
the Inland Counties regional operations officer for Goodwill Southern California, accepted the award. Information: (888) 446-6394; www.goodwillsocal.org
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