
Angela Calzone's Vision:Integrating disabilities into the workforce
25 minutes
Hosted by Tony Mantor
Episode Description
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2117852/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>Angela Calzone shares how Inroads to Opportunities supports individuals with disabilities through comprehensive programs designed to facilitate meaningful employment. </p><p>The organization's business-oriented approach focuses on integration, skills development, and changing employer perceptions about hiring people with both visible and invisible disabilities.<br><br>• Inroads to Opportunities serves approximately 400 individuals annually with various disabilities<br>• School-to-work transition programs allow students to remain until age 21, learning practical skills<br>• Contract packaging operation provides real-world work experience in assembly and shipping<br>• Certificate programs include Serv Safe food handling and OSHA forklift training<br>• On-site job coaches support both employees and employers during the transition<br>• New Jersey employers can receive tax credits for hiring individuals with disabilities<br>• Vocational assessments help identify skills, interests, and suitable career paths<br>• Success rates for program graduates are approximately 95%<br>• Community integration is central to the organization's philosophy and approach<br><br><br></p><p>https://tonymantor.com<br>https://Facebook.com/tonymantor<br>https://instagram.com/tonymantor<br>https://twitter.com/tonymantor<br>https://youtube.com/tonymantormusic<br>intro/outro music bed written by T. Wild<br>Why Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)</p>
Special Guests
- Angela Calzone