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Access Unlimited: The Disabled & The Job Search

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Man touches his fingers to a braille book as a woman sits nearby. Caption. I think I just adjusted to being a person who is blind.

Presents a brief overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act and examines some of the many resources that are available to help with the job search. Discusses how to target companies and presents tips for networking to help expand opportunities. Explores traditional and nontraditional search methods including cold calling, classified ads, employment agencies, and the Internet.

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