On October 14, 2011, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and MOPD will host the 2011 DMD National Launch in Chicago.
The theme for the 2011 DMD National Launch is Transition to Independent Futures, focusing on the importance of education, employment, and independent living for people with disabilities.
MOPD is excited to partner with AAPD for the National DMD 2011 launch to showcase Chicago’s outstanding model and success in furthering the employment of youth with disabilities.
DMD is the nation’s largest job-shadowing program designed for people with disabilities, which allows career exploration to take place outside of the hiring context so that job seekers can meet and learn about employers committed to hiring from this diverse and untapped workforce.
In 2001, MOPD launched its first DMD Program with just 20 students in collaboration with the Office of Special Education and Supports in Chicago Public Schools. Since that time, the program has grown in size and scope and serves over 250 students annually.
Now, DMD is the first prong of a year-long employment program designed to connect academic learning to employment. Each year, students with disabilities planning for life after high school take advantage of this event as a unique career building opportunity.
The theme for the 2011 DMD National Launch is Transition to Independent Futures, focusing on the importance of education, employment, and independent living for people with disabilities.
MOPD is excited to partner with AAPD for the National DMD 2011 launch to showcase Chicago’s outstanding model and success in furthering the employment of youth with disabilities.
DMD is the nation’s largest job-shadowing program designed for people with disabilities, which allows career exploration to take place outside of the hiring context so that job seekers can meet and learn about employers committed to hiring from this diverse and untapped workforce.
In 2001, MOPD launched its first DMD Program with just 20 students in collaboration with the Office of Special Education and Supports in Chicago Public Schools. Since that time, the program has grown in size and scope and serves over 250 students annually.
Now, DMD is the first prong of a year-long employment program designed to connect academic learning to employment. Each year, students with disabilities planning for life after high school take advantage of this event as a unique career building opportunity.
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