Shawn Basore Celebrates Three Decades of Employment at Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 1, 2022 11:53:49 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Goodwill Commercial Services, Disability Services, COVID-19, Mission Awareness

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    In 1989, upon graduating from high school, Shawn Basore joined Goodwill’s Commercial Services division. He had no work history or job skills and participated in Goodwill’s Work Experience Program, which provided job training and employment services to persons with disabilities, preparing them for successful employment. 

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    Leadership Spotlight — Trelles Evans

    [fa icon="calendar'] Oct 27, 2020 9:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, New Beginnings, Disability Services, Criminal History, Leadership Spotlight

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    Trelles Evans, Director of Mission Advancement for Reentry and Disability Services at Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, discusses her role and the people served by the programs she oversees.

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    Twin Brothers Achieve Independence Through Employment at Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Aug 19, 2020 1:06:59 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services, McClelland Scholarship, ClickGoodwill, Retail, Mission Coaches

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    Nearly half of 25-year-olds with autism have never had a paying job and only 16% of persons with autism ever live independently, so when twin brothers Andre and Austin Archer connected with Goodwill Disability Services in 2016 and said they were eager to do both, our team got to work. 

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    Celebrating Essential Workers with Disabilities

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2020 8:00:00 AM / by Nicole Wiese posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, Disability Services, Retail, #ADA30

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    Matt Easterday is a pillar of the Zionsville Kroger. Most of the regulars know him by name and are always appreciative of his expert bagging skills and positive attitude. 

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    Hard Work and Professionalism at Commercial Services

    [fa icon="calendar'] Apr 27, 2020 10:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, Disability, Goodwill Commercial Services, Disability Services, Goodwill Donor

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    In the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, most individuals have adjusted to a “new normal”. Whether that means wearing a mask in public, or video conferencing throughout the day instead of meeting in-person, many of us are changing our routines and taking precautions to help ourselves and others stay safe. 

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    Supporting a young grad with finding dream job

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2019 12:00:00 PM / by Beverly Phillips posted in Employment, Disability, Disability Services, ClickGoodwill, #ADA29

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    Goodwill has a long history of helping those with disabilities increase their independence and reach their potential, especially through employment. About 10 percent of people in the U.S. have what’s called invisible disabilities. That means a physical, mental or neurological condition that limits a person’s movements, senses or activities and is invisible to the average onlooker.

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    Young Man With Traumatic Brain Injury Finds Employment Through Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Mar 23, 2018 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services

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    After experiencing a traumatic brain injury, Aaron Yates has trouble storing long-term memories. In 2016, he started working with Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s Disability Services team to find a job.

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    Goodwill Accommodates Employee with Disability

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 26, 2017 9:16:53 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services, Retail

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    Passed by Congress in 1990, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that protects individuals from discrimination based on a disability. The ADA requires covered employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with a disability and imposes accessibility requirements on public accommodations.

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    Independence Through Employment at Goodwill

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 28, 2017 12:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Community Partners, Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services

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    Chrissy Wilkins was referred to Goodwill by Indiana's Vocational Rehabilitation Services program last year. She was born with Down syndrome and has worked for New Hope Services in Jeffersonville since graduating from high school in 1994. Chrissy was already taking swimming and art classes at the Clark County YMCA when she expressed an interest in taking on a housekeeping role there.

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    Kelly Kaser | A Goodwill Success Story

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 30, 2017 3:32:22 PM / by Marissa Emerson posted in Community Partners, Employment, Disability, Success Story, Disability Services

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