Society of Dyslexia Inc

The Institute for Career Development (ICD), founded in 1917, has dedicated over a century to assisting individuals with disabilities in transforming their lives through various services including high school transition, GED preparation, and career training. Recently, ICD has entered into dissolution and ceased operations effective September 27, 2023, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by disability services in New York. Despite its closure, ICD expresses deep gratitude for the unwavering support of its students, alumni, families, and donors, and aims to ensure that its legacy continues through the distribution of remaining assets to like-minded organizations. The organization advocates for increased transparency, oversight, and funding in the disability services sector to prevent further closures in the future. Generated from the website

CAN DO WORK, based in Union, NJ, is a unique job-seeking service that connects individuals with special needs to inclusive workplaces, helping them reach their full potential as competent employees. With a focus on matching clients' interests and skill sets, CAN DO WORK provides realistic and attainable opportunities for individuals to find meaningful employment and improve their self-esteem and sense of belonging. By combining networking, client and family involvement, and a straightforward approach, CAN DO WORK believes in building career paths with a purpose, ensuring that those who want to work and can work have every opportunity to do so. Their sliding fee scale makes their services affordable and immediate, making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities, one job at a time.Generated from the website