Sonoma County Mayor's Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities

07/26/2021

31 Years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law prohibiting discrimination based on disability. We have made tremendous progress over the past 31 years thanks to the fearless leaders and activists who have fought for this community and its future. Which is why today we celebrate and recognize those leaders and our progress, and feel confident and hopeful for a more inclusive future. Let's continue to make change together!

Happy National Disability Independence Day 👏

Image Description: various people with all different kinds of disabilities are walking and rolling down a street during a protest, there is a banner that reads ‘Injustice Anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere - Martin Luther King Jr.’

Image Source: The Architect's Newspaper

07/23/2021

Lots of ads… but really nice story

Joel Wegener and his kids Josh and Mary Kate launched Special Neat Treats in April to create employment opportunities for those with special needs

03/14/2021

This year we will embark on a virtual best practices breakfast. More about that later when we send out a save the date reminders!
See then!

03/10/2020

Oh yes...

Find out why TIME chose Judith Heumann as one of the 100 women who defined the last century

01/07/2020

Margaret Cortes opened the Special Kneads Bakery in Galva, Illinois, so her son could have a job when he graduates.

11/18/2019

Yay!

11/05/2019

Yes they are! ❤️💪

09/26/2019

Time to buy your ticket to The Best Practices Award Breakfast

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Awards Breakfast Tickets Now Available You may now purchase tickets for the Sonoma County Mayors' Committee 16th Annual Best Practice Awards Breakfast to be held on October 23rd from 7:30am to 9:30am in the Flamingo Resort and Spa. All proceeds go to provide scholarships to students with disabilitie...

09/21/2019

Over 40 models with various disabilities kicked off Fall 2019 New York Fashion Week at the Runway of Dreams runway show.

08/24/2019

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - From a very young age, Grace Flannery has dreamed of becoming a mail carrier. Since she was born with Down syndrome, that goal may have seemed unattainable but not for Grace. Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat will keep the U. S. Postal Service from delivering, even if it's fulfill...

08/23/2019

Come see some world changers... our best practices breakfast is coming up on October 23...