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AARP Reports Ageism in the Workplace is REAL

August 15, 2018

AARP

Job-seekers age 50 and over are reporting they are experiencing significant ageism from employers across the country.

What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

August 14, 2018

ADA National Network

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The purpose of the law is to make sure …

New Jersey Ranked #1 in US in Autism Rates

April 26, 2018

NorthJersey.com

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that New Jersey has the highest autism rates in the country.

For 39 Years, Jewish Vocational Service has offered a Scholarship Loan Program

November 1, 2017

New Jersey Jewish News

NJ Jewish News highlights JVS’ long-standing scholarship loan and grants program. Twenty-seven students were the recipients of $85,000 worth of loans for the 2017-18 school year. Through the date of this publication, 1,424 loans have been given out to 717 students for a total of $2,947,200.

Hard-working Refugees Like This Man Help Make America Great Again and Again | Opinion

June 27, 2017

NJ.com

On Feb. 28, 2017, America gained a new citizen: a cheerful, hard-working 35-year-old who came here in 2010 as a refugee from a war-torn African country, speaking barely a word of English, but eager for safety and eager to work. Thanks to his refugee visa, he has made America his home. It’s always wonderful when we …