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EQUITY e-newsletter: Summer 2009
Up one levelEducation: Increasing employment and economic opportunities for people with disabilities
EQUITY Feature
Want to significantly increase the likelihood of employment and economic advancement for people with disabilities? This month’s EQUITY looks at the strong correlation between education, employment and income gains particularly for people with disabilities.
EQUITY Program of the Month
Since 2001, Proyecto Visión has developed an infrastructure to provide positive employment outcomes for Latinos with disabilities. In 2008 Proyecto Visión began to shift its focus to Latino and other youth with disabilities from underserved populations so they may successfully transition from school to higher education, attain sustainable independent living, and employment outcomes.
EQUITY Profile of the Month
Prior to his injury, Alex wasn’t interested in school; but these days, this UC Berkeley senior with a 3.8 GPA can foresee a future in political organizing.
EQUITY Special Section
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EQUITY Tip of the Month
Under 22? In school? Working? Earn up to $1660 a month without affecting your SSI.
EQUITY Responds: WID Answers Your Questions
I have over eighty thousand dollars in four types of loans, from five different lenders. I am wondering if it makes sense to consolidate it all into one loan. Is consolidation a good deal?