Computer Technologies Program The Bridge to a Career
There are two ways to apply for a federal job, competitively and non-competitively. The usual route most job seekers go is the competitive route by searching the official government jobs website USAJOBS. And that’s fine. But there’s also a lesser known way for people (including veterans) with disabilities to apply for federal jobs through a non-competitive hiring process called Schedule A. As …
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Since 1974, Computer Technologies Program has provided over one million hours of training and support for thousands of people with disabilities taking steps toward their career goals. We work hand-in-hand with the Department of Rehabilitation so there is no cost for our program’s participants and they have access to a wide range of support services.
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Broadband Rebate
If are a California resident and have signed up for a new broadband account in the past 12 months, you may be eligible for a $30 rebate from the Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT). Not bad, huh? You can even take it a step further, if you choose, and help kids with disabilities get access to technology by donating your rebate to CforAT’s Open Resource …
Read More »Going Beyond the Label
Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to find a job? Or perhaps to redouble your efforts to find a job if you were already looking? If so, there are several job search websites to help you fulfill your resolution. Designed specifically to connect people with disabilities with employers who want to hire them, they usually offer other related services …
Read More »Ramping Up for Independence
A six-part training series for transition-age youth with disabilities and their parents will begin in January at the Ed Roberts Campus. Designed for youth with autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, etc., the Ramping Up for Independence series will be presented by East Bay Innovations, Ala Costa Center, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, and WorkLink. …
Read More »Paid Product Testing for the Visually Impaired
The Center for Accessible Technology is looking for people 18 and older who are low-vision or blind to do product testing in January. Testers will be paid approximately $100 per session, which may last anywhere from 45-90 minutes. There are a variety of products that need testing–from a new e-reader to the design of a company’s invoice to some website …
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