Veterans With Disabilities
Those who have chosen to serve the United States in the armed forces have much more to give when their time in the military is over. Veterans are known to be some of the hardest working, most dedicated and disciplined people in the workforce. Veterans with disabilities can shine bright when given the right opportunity in employment.
Veterans can break through barriers to employment. NEi can help breakdown barriers to veteran employment.
Inadequate Education & Training
NEi works directly with other services such as VA employment, Community partners and DVR to provide comprehensive training planning for employment.
Negative Attitudes by Employers’ Staff
NEi soft skills trainings provide individual training and support services to develop the needed communication skills to break down negative attitudes by employers. Including: how to talk about your disability, Plan to gain support and resources for necessary needs.
Lack of Transportation to Get to Work
NEi commits time to one on one training with public transportation and mobility needs. We have various community partnerships in the region of the island that best fits the veteran’s needs.
Inaccurate Assumptions Regarding Their Ability
Many times people that an inaccurate assumption based on their initial observation or an invisibility of a disability. NEi provides custom training to prepare you for the hard questions and navigate your functional limitations in a positive manner.
Compensation Disparities
NEi has in company contracts with AbilityOne and to insure competitive compensation and benefits. We also look for positions in the community to maximize your personal environment fit with your desired employment.
4 Simple Accommodations
Changing where, when a job function is done
Adjusting work schedules
Obtaining or modifying equipment or devices such as adjusting height of computer or desktop
Providing written materials in alternative formats for accessibility to information