Career Fair to be held for People with Disabilities

The career fair is a unique opportunity for companies to join together to create employment opportunities for those with disabilities and for people with disabilities the opportunity to use their talents.

(PRWEB) March 22, 2004 --Recent statistics show the untapped workforce of people with disabilities is over 877,000 within the Dallas Metroplex alone. 67% of those are ready, willing and able to work. In 1990, DuPont conducted a survey of employees with disabilities and found 90% rated average or better in job performance compared to 95% for employees without disabilities.

President George Bush announced the New Freedom Initiative for people with disabilities in February, 2001. It is a bold plan to tear down the remaining barriers to full integration into American life that many of this nations 54 million citizens with disabilities still face. The 2004 progress report contains information regarding Increasing Access Through Technology, Expanding Educational Opportunities for Youths with Disabilities, Integrating Americans with Disabilities into the Workforce; Promoting Full Access to Community Life, other information including housing, transportation and the implementation of Olmstead is available online, http://www.whitehouse.gov\nf2004.        ;

The DMC Career Fair has limited booths available with a registration deadline of April 2, 2004. Participating company benefits include Disability Awareness Training Seminars and access to a virtual career fair with Business Access, (a diverse pool of talent), on May 13 & 14.