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SourceAmerica @SourceAmerica

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

Joined May 2012
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Ready to make a difference on #GoodNeighborDayAmerica? Experience the impact of volunteering in communities across the nation! #America250
America250
@America250
May 2
Two weeks until #GoodNeighborDayAmerica 🗣️This is your reminder to make a plan to give back on May 16, whether it’s volunteering, helping a neighbor or supporting a local cause. Get involved and make kindness go viral. goodneighbordayamerica.com/
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ChallengeEnterprises@ChallengEntrprz
May 4
Challenge Enterprises is proud to support Fleet Readiness Center Southeast at NAS Jacksonville. Through our partnership with the U.S. Navy and @SourceAmerica, our team empowers individuals with disabilities to support aviation readiness. 🔗 challengeenterprises.org/cha…
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America250
@America250
Feb 19
We’re proud to partner with @SourceAmerica as we prepare to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 Together, we’re highlighting the contributions of employees with disabilities who strengthen our communities and our nation every day.
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📢 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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Congressman John McGuire
@RepJohnMcGuire
19 Jun 2025
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!
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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-involv…

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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
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Congratulations to Representative Richard Hudson of North Carolina on becoming a new #AbilityOne Congressional Champion! #DisabilityEmployment
ServiceSource@ServiceSource1
11 Sep 2024
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
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Self-advocates are on Capitol Hill today to share their stories with members of Congress and advocate for increasing #DisabilityEmployment! #IAmSomebody #DisabilityAdvocacy
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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/p… #DisabilityEmployment #IAmSomebody
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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.
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Thank you, Congressman @GerryConnolly, for visiting and for your continued support of the #AbilityOne Program! #DisabilityEmployment #SourceAmerica
Rep. Gerry Connolly
@GerryConnolly
18 Mar 2024
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!
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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

POLITICO Pro: Jobs program for workers with disabilities needs boost from Congress, lawmakers say

Bipartisan duo says use of the program by legislative offices is lagging.

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We support the @uscensusbureau's decision to defer changing the American Community Survey’s disability questions until they have further met with the disability community, its advocates, and researchers later this spring. Learn more here: census.gov/newsroom/blogs/di…

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As a member of @ccd4pwd, SourceAmerica – along with more than 50 disability organizations – sent a letter in December to the Census Bureau expressing concern with the proposed changes. We look forward to further engaging with the Census Bureau on this topic in the spring.
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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
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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
Goodwill San Antonio@goodwillsa
19 Jan 2024
Meet Pam, a valued AbilityOne team member supporting the Goodwill Business Services Medical Records contract! 🌟👋 #SmilesOfGoodwill
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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!
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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
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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
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