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Helping People with Disabilities Find Work

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The unemployment rate for people with disabilities is twice that of those not disabled.  Learn why employing people with disabilities is a win - win for the employee - and the employer. 

Guests:  Jesus Larualez, director  of Work Opportunities Unlimited in Portland, Augusta and Brunswick.
Betsy Hopkins, Director, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Maine's Department of Labor
Lisa Sturtevant, Employment Services Specialist with DHHS's Office of Aging and Disability Services

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