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WE Include-Employment Initiative for Californians with Developmental Disabilities

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Mission

WE Include aims to open the door to opportunities and raise awareness of resources that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in order to enable them to live fulfilling and purpose-filled lives through inclusion in opportunities such as employment, education, independent living and financial empowerment.

WE Include Video

The WE Include video highlights the successful employment of Californians with developmental disabilities in jobs throughout the State.

With an introduction by California First Lady Maria Shriver and an appearance by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the video features nine individuals at various industry and public sector jobs such as Starbucks, Von's, and Honda, as well as the Van Nuys Superior Court, and the California Governor's Office.

If you are an employer and want more information or have jobs and are ready to hire, please contact the Association of Regional Centers Agencies at (916) 446-7961 or send email inquiries to employ@arcanet.org.

 
 
Last Updated: 9/14/2009