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SourceAmerica is a national nonprofit that creates job opportunities for people with disabilities. Likes/follows ≠ endorsement.

📢 Big news: SourceAmerica's 2025 Grassroots Advocacy Conference Sparks Important Dialogue on Disability Employment. Read the full release here: bit.ly/4ntHXQN

SourceAmerica's tweet image. 📢 Big news: SourceAmerica's 2025 Grassroots Advocacy Conference Sparks Important Dialogue on Disability Employment.

Read the full release here: bit.ly/4ntHXQN

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This week, I toured Achieve of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. They assist individuals with disabilities & disadvantages achieve greater independence, vocational training, & employment services. We discussed the AbilityOne Program. Thanks for the tour!

RepJohnMcGuire's tweet image. This week, I toured Achieve of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. They assist individuals with disabilities & disadvantages achieve greater independence, vocational training, & employment services. We discussed the AbilityOne Program. Thanks for the tour!
RepJohnMcGuire's tweet image. This week, I toured Achieve of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. They assist individuals with disabilities & disadvantages achieve greater independence, vocational training, & employment services. We discussed the AbilityOne Program. Thanks for the tour!
RepJohnMcGuire's tweet image. This week, I toured Achieve of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. They assist individuals with disabilities & disadvantages achieve greater independence, vocational training, & employment services. We discussed the AbilityOne Program. Thanks for the tour!
RepJohnMcGuire's tweet image. This week, I toured Achieve of Central Virginia in Lynchburg. They assist individuals with disabilities & disadvantages achieve greater independence, vocational training, & employment services. We discussed the AbilityOne Program. Thanks for the tour!

Recently, the National Council on Disability issued a progress report calling for the phase out of the AbilityOne Program. The report continues to focus on old data regarding the Program, and we have issued a statement to help set the record straight: sourceamerica.org/get-involved/p…


Our 2024 Grassroots Advocacy Conference was a success! A special thank you to this year’s self-advocates for sharing your experiences and expertise – your dedication and efforts are vital in securing increased #DisabilityEmployment opportunities. #IAmSomebody #DisabilityAdvocacy

SourceAmerica's tweet image. Our 2024 Grassroots Advocacy Conference was a success! A special thank you to this year’s self-advocates for sharing your experiences and expertise – your dedication and efforts are vital in securing increased #DisabilityEmployment opportunities. #IAmSomebody #DisabilityAdvocacy

Congratulations to Representative Richard Hudson of North Carolina on becoming a new #AbilityOne Congressional Champion! #DisabilityEmployment

ServiceSource is thrilled to welcome Representative Richard Hudson (NC-9) as the newest AbilityOne Congressional Champion! Staff of ServiceSource affiliate Employment Source presented him with the official plaque on Capitol Hill. #DisabilityAdvocacy #IAmSomebody

ServiceSource1's tweet image. ServiceSource is thrilled to welcome Representative Richard Hudson (NC-9) as the newest AbilityOne Congressional Champion! Staff of ServiceSource affiliate Employment Source presented him with the official plaque on Capitol Hill. 

#DisabilityAdvocacy #IAmSomebody
ServiceSource1's tweet image. ServiceSource is thrilled to welcome Representative Richard Hudson (NC-9) as the newest AbilityOne Congressional Champion! Staff of ServiceSource affiliate Employment Source presented him with the official plaque on Capitol Hill. 

#DisabilityAdvocacy #IAmSomebody


Self-advocates are on Capitol Hill today to share their stories with members of Congress and advocate for increasing #DisabilityEmployment! #IAmSomebody #DisabilityAdvocacy

SourceAmerica's tweet image. Self-advocates are on Capitol Hill today to share their stories with members of Congress and advocate for increasing #DisabilityEmployment! 

#IAmSomebody
#DisabilityAdvocacy

The 2024 Grassroots Advocacy Conference takes place this week, September 9-12. The event brings self-advocates from #SourceAmerica's nonprofit network to D.C. to share their experiences with Congress. Learn more here: sourceamerica.org/newsroom/press… #DisabilityEmployment #IAmSomebody

SourceAmerica's tweet image. The 2024 Grassroots Advocacy Conference takes place this week, September 9-12. The event brings self-advocates from #SourceAmerica's nonprofit network to D.C. to share their experiences with Congress. Learn more here: sourceamerica.org/newsroom/press…

#DisabilityEmployment 
#IAmSomebody

Do you have ideas for how to improve current policies and disability-inclusive practices for businesses with fewer than 50 employees? Share your thoughts in the @USDOL Disability Inclusion in Very Small Businesses” online dialogue. Visit SmallBusiness.IdeaScale.com.


Thank you, Congressman @GerryConnolly, for visiting and for your continued support of the #AbilityOne Program! #DisabilityEmployment #SourceAmerica

Was great to join @SourceAmerica today to discuss the AbilityOne Program and the Refugees with Disabilities Vocational Training Project. Thank you for the work you do!

GerryConnolly's tweet image. Was great to join @SourceAmerica today to discuss the AbilityOne Program and the Refugees with Disabilities Vocational Training Project. Thank you for the work you do!
GerryConnolly's tweet image. Was great to join @SourceAmerica today to discuss the AbilityOne Program and the Refugees with Disabilities Vocational Training Project. Thank you for the work you do!
GerryConnolly's tweet image. Was great to join @SourceAmerica today to discuss the AbilityOne Program and the Refugees with Disabilities Vocational Training Project. Thank you for the work you do!
GerryConnolly's tweet image. Was great to join @SourceAmerica today to discuss the AbilityOne Program and the Refugees with Disabilities Vocational Training Project. Thank you for the work you do!


SourceAmerica's VP of Government Affairs, Rick Terrazas spoke with @politico about the bipartisan call for increased federal support of the #AbilityOne Program. You can read the full interview here: bit.ly/3w5JhEn #DisabilityEmployment


SourceAmerica’s Job Board can not only help you find a job that fits your skills, but also help you prepare for it. You can access training, resume building, mentorship programs, and more designed specifically for people with disabilities. Learn more at: bit.ly/3cxc2Qx

SourceAmerica's tweet image. SourceAmerica’s Job Board can not only help you find a job that fits your skills, but also help you prepare for it. You can access training, resume building, mentorship programs, and more designed specifically for people with disabilities. Learn more at:  bit.ly/3cxc2Qx

We're proud to showcase stories like Pam's where the #AbilityOne program is able to connect employees with disabilities to meaningful work opportunities. Congratulations on 14 years at @goodwillsa, Pam! Read the thread below for her full story! #DisabilityEmployment

Meet Pam, a valued AbilityOne team member supporting the Goodwill Business Services Medical Records contract! 🌟👋 #SmilesOfGoodwill

goodwillsa's tweet image. Meet Pam, a valued AbilityOne team member supporting the Goodwill Business Services Medical Records contract! 🌟👋

#SmilesOfGoodwill


On #WorldBrailleDay, we celebrate the history and awareness of #Braille as an important communication tool for blind and visually impaired people. Implementing Braille menus, books, signs, labels, and more helps to make the world more accessible. Learn more about Braille below!

SourceAmerica's tweet image. On #WorldBrailleDay, we celebrate the history and awareness of #Braille as an important communication tool for blind and visually impaired people. Implementing Braille menus, books, signs, labels, and more helps to make the world more accessible. Learn more about Braille below!
SourceAmerica's tweet image. On #WorldBrailleDay, we celebrate the history and awareness of #Braille as an important communication tool for blind and visually impaired people. Implementing Braille menus, books, signs, labels, and more helps to make the world more accessible. Learn more about Braille below!
SourceAmerica's tweet image. On #WorldBrailleDay, we celebrate the history and awareness of #Braille as an important communication tool for blind and visually impaired people. Implementing Braille menus, books, signs, labels, and more helps to make the world more accessible. Learn more about Braille below!
SourceAmerica's tweet image. On #WorldBrailleDay, we celebrate the history and awareness of #Braille as an important communication tool for blind and visually impaired people. Implementing Braille menus, books, signs, labels, and more helps to make the world more accessible. Learn more about Braille below!

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and rewarding new year! Together, let’s do more in 2024: creating, sustaining, and supporting jobs for people with disabilities. #HappyNewYear

SourceAmerica's tweet image. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and rewarding new year! Together, let’s do more in 2024: creating, sustaining, and supporting jobs for people with disabilities.

#HappyNewYear

Sisay Senbet is a custodian lead worker at @DidlakeInc. He is also a skilled advocate, both for his own needs as well as the needs of the disability community. We were proud to award him with the Tom Miller Advocacy Award at this year's Xforce Conference. #DisabilityEmployment


For almost 50 years, we have connected people with disabilities to meaningful jobs through contracts with the federal government and private sector. Learn more at: bit.ly/43I5P9i #DisabiltyEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll

SourceAmerica's tweet image. For almost 50 years, we have connected people with disabilities to meaningful jobs through contracts with the federal government and private sector. Learn more at: bit.ly/43I5P9i #DisabiltyEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll
SourceAmerica's tweet image. For almost 50 years, we have connected people with disabilities to meaningful jobs through contracts with the federal government and private sector. Learn more at: bit.ly/43I5P9i #DisabiltyEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll
SourceAmerica's tweet image. For almost 50 years, we have connected people with disabilities to meaningful jobs through contracts with the federal government and private sector. Learn more at: bit.ly/43I5P9i #DisabiltyEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll
SourceAmerica's tweet image. For almost 50 years, we have connected people with disabilities to meaningful jobs through contracts with the federal government and private sector. Learn more at: bit.ly/43I5P9i #DisabiltyEmployment #TrueInclusionEqualsAll

In the Employment Inclusion Survey we conducted this year, respondents with and without disabilities identified the #DEIA initiatives that they most frequently take part in or benefit from. To see more results from our survey, visit: bit.ly/450WUjW #DisabilityEmployment

SourceAmerica's tweet image. In the Employment Inclusion Survey we conducted this year, respondents with and without disabilities identified the #DEIA initiatives that they most frequently take part in or benefit from. To see more results from our survey, visit: bit.ly/450WUjW

#DisabilityEmployment
SourceAmerica's tweet image. In the Employment Inclusion Survey we conducted this year, respondents with and without disabilities identified the #DEIA initiatives that they most frequently take part in or benefit from. To see more results from our survey, visit: bit.ly/450WUjW

#DisabilityEmployment

Thank you Vinnie and Bob of @BACEmploy for sharing your stories and experiences of working at an #AbilityOne site! We are so proud of their achievements, advocacy, and the hard work they do each day. #VeteranEmployment

BAC employees, Vinnie & Bob, were honored to be selected by @SourceAmerica to share their experiences working at an @AbilityOne Site to 250+ online attendees. Each received a certificate to thank them for reinforcing the importance of employing individuals with disabilities.

BACEmploy's tweet image. BAC employees, Vinnie & Bob, were honored to be selected by @SourceAmerica to share their experiences working at an @AbilityOne Site to 250+ online attendees. Each received a certificate to thank them for reinforcing the importance of employing individuals with disabilities.
BACEmploy's tweet image. BAC employees, Vinnie & Bob, were honored to be selected by @SourceAmerica to share their experiences working at an @AbilityOne Site to 250+ online attendees. Each received a certificate to thank them for reinforcing the importance of employing individuals with disabilities.


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