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Rogelio Orozco, Jr., learned how to thrive with a disability and dedicated his time in graduate school to helping other people with disabilities do the same. This weekend, he graduates with a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. The world is his oyster. 🎓

Are you ? The Disability:IN Team is expanding!

We are actively hiring a Director of Operations for the Disability Equality Index (DEI) to support the management, growth, and maturity of the benchmarking tool. This talented individual will be responsible for building and managing the annual timeline for all DEI activities, managing the survey platform, and ensuring operational efficiency for the U.S. and international components of the DEI.

To learn more about the position, essential duties, and responsibilities, please visit https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=86832109-7bf3-4e9a-ae0d-a61b9d915265&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=482955

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Have you thought about getting a master's degree? Interested in the counseling field and working with people with disabilities?
The Masters of Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling program is currently taking applications for Spring 2024!
Why should you consider?
• CACREP accredited
• Tuition paid and scholarship opportunities up to $13,000 a year (eligibility requirements)
• Courses starting at 5:30 PM and designed for the working adult
• Program provides eligibility for both Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-I) license.
• Great opportunities to serve your community and advocate for individuals with a disability
Please join either of our virtual informational meetings to discuss and answer your questions. Two sessions:
• Tuesday 11/04 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. or
Saturday 11/11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Hello everyone!
Please note that tomorrows CRC workshop has been postponed for September. An update will be posted once date has been confirmed so please keep an eye out!

Last day to apply for Fall semester 8/11!