<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hello, all. <div>Here’s some info for job seekers. </div><div><br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature">Jim Y. McCollum<div>President </div><div>Shoreline Chapter </div><div>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</div><div><a href="mailto:j.mccollum64@comcast.net">j.mccollum64@comcast.net</a> </div><div>860-581-0430 (mobile) </div><div>203-535-1620 (home)</div><div><br></div><div><div>Sent from my iPhone</div></div></div><div><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><b>From:</b> "Sigman, Brian" <<a href="mailto:Brian.Sigman@ct.gov">Brian.Sigman@ct.gov</a>><br><b>Date:</b> October 2, 2017 at 2:53:47 PM EDT<br><b>To:</b> DORS-DL BESB <<a href="mailto:DORS-DLBESB@ct.gov">DORS-DLBESB@ct.gov</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Disability Employment Awareness Month Resource Fair in Hartford and DiverseAbility Career Fairs in Waterbury, Winsted and New Haven</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Good afternoon everyone- I am forwarding the announcement below regarding a Resource Fair at the American Job Center in Hartford on October 20<sup>th</sup> and also below
that announcement, a reminder notice of DiverseAbility Career Fairs to be held this month in Waterbury on October 6th, Winsted on October 13<sup>th</sup> and New Haven on October 31st.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">5th Annual Resource Fair</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month<br>
When - October 20, 2017 <br>
Where - American Job Center - 3580 Main St., Hartford CT, 2nd floor<br>
Time - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This fair is ideal for those who are:<br>
Unemployed or under employed<br>
Receiving Social Security Disability & are considering work<br>
Rely on public transportation<br>
Interested in learning how assistive technology can help <br>
Unsure of your legal rights in the workplace<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">LifeBridge Community Services will be providing Sign Language Interpreting for this event.<br>
Special Workshops to register for CTHires at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Limited Seating. First Come, First Served.<br>
All are welcome to come and learn about the available resources in the North Central Region such as free employment services, transportation, legal rights, assistive technology & more!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This event is sponsored by the Department of Rehabilitation Services- Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, The American Job Center, The Department of Labor, Capital
Workforce Partners and the Department of Developmental Services. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">DiverseAbility Career Fairs<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">-- October 6 Diverse Ability Career Fair:
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11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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-- October 13 Diverse Ability Career Fair <br>
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place, Winsted<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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-- October 31 Diverse Ability Career Fair: <br>
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gateway Community College, 20 Church Street, New Haven <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">There is no cost to jobseekers attending the events and parking is convenient and free. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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