Joining the team in 2013

The labor force participation of people with disabilities is 20.7% versus 69.2% of people without a disability; the unemployment rate of the disabled is a staggering 12.7% versus the “recession” mark of 7.1% of people without a disability.

We recognize that the labor force is inversely related to the unemployment rate. So, in the New Year, 2013 marks a focused effort to close the labor force participation gap of people with disabilities. We are asking the local community of Pendleton, Oregon, Hermiston, Oregon and surrounding areas to join the team to help close the gap. If you are outside these areas, join our Facebook page, comment on our blog, and above all else…get involved. Make 2013 about something bigger than one single person.

JOIN THE TEAM.

Supported Employment

Everyone can work and there is a job for everyone. Our job is to be creative and tenacious in providing support. Not working should be the exception. All individuals, schools, families and businesses must raise their expectations. People will be hired because of their ability not because they have a disability. Communities embrace people who contribute.  Everyone has something to contribute and needs to contribute.
People are healthier, safer and happiest with meaningful work.  True employment is not a social service. Employment is a win/win for everybody.

 

 

Trendsitions Inc. is committed to a high quality learning experience that provides employment and alternative to employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We assist individuals to develop themselves to their fullest potential while contributing to their community through employment and participation in socially integrated activities.

Trendsitions Inc. is committed and determined on the Employment First Initiative; we at Trendsitions Inc. believe in the visualization of a future where individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities have:

·         Power of choice in making decisions and directing their own lives

 

·         Recognition for what they contribute to their community

 

·         Active involvement in their community

 

·         Opportunities to live healthy, safe, and enjoyable lives

Trendsitions Inc. encourages individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to respect personal choice and diversity ensure fundamental human rights and optimize individual strengths. To optimize those individual strengths we have several projects in place that are listed on the blog, click to check them out.

The results of this work can be seen on the web page but the true value of these projects are transferred into personal growth and empowerment to gain employability skills, self-esteem, and above all else, self- reliance.