John Robinson's Blog, page 19
June 3, 2020
Podcast: Jill Houghton of Disability:IN
Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN talks about our national situation with injustice and COVID-19, disability inclusion and the steps forward that Disability:IN are taking with corporate America.
Apple Podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-ability-podcast/id1513213754
May 28, 2020
Job Opportunity: Dorsey & Whitney LLP | Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
Title: Bankruptcy Associate Attorney
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an Associate attorney with two to four years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience to join our Salt Lake City office. We are seeking candidates with experience representing clients in connection with bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings. In addition, knowledge of Article 9 of the UCC and an understanding of financing transactions are desirable. This associate also will have an opportunity to assist on workout, bankruptcy, receivership, trustee, and enforcement matters for clients.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a bankruptcy attorney? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for this role!
Qualified candidates will have:
A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school,
Two to four years of bankruptcy and restructuring experience, including clerkship,
Utah bar admission,
Excellent communication and writing skills, and
Top academic credentials.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients’ legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
Banking and Financial Institutions
Development and Infrastructure
Energy & Natural Resources
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Healthcare
Technology
Dorsey’s distinguished alumni include U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser and former U.S. Vice President Walter Mondale. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
Adoption Advocate (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Individuals who are unable to use our online process due to a disability should call 612-492-5186.
May 27, 2020
Podcast Self Advocates in Western NY – Jonathan Doherty and Randy Bower
Jonathan Doherty and Randy Bower are wonderful examples of how advocacy and empowerment can build community development and a long-term friendship. A true testament to the spirit of Orleans County and Western New York.
For nearly 8 years, we have gotten to know the good people of Orleans County on our hand cycle trip across New York State. There is no better example of the empowerment of individuals with disabilities that we can share.
May 19, 2020
Our Ability Podcast: Parenting Disability. Meet Kathy DeCenzo
Kathy DeCenzo talks about her daughter Kassia, a beautiful 7-year-old born with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). TSC is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in many different organs, primarily in the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin and lungs.
The month of May is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) awareness month.
Kathy shares wonderful advice all parents can understand. The important takeaway: inclusion benefits all!
May 13, 2020
April 1, 2020
Job Opportunity: Texas Health Resources | Radiology and Imaging Opportunities
Job Title: Radiology and Imaging Opportunities
Company Name: Texas Health Resources
Location: Arlington, Texas, United States 76011
Texas Health Resources is in search of Radiology Professionals to join the Imaging Teams at select facilities in North Texas to work Full Time, Part Time, PRN and Leadership Roles.
At Texas Health, we strive to create an atmosphere of respect, integrity, compassion and excellence for all who come in contact with us, be they patients or our employees. We are committed to diversity in our workforce, and our mission to serve spreads across ethnic, cultural, economic and generational boundaries. We invite you to join us in furthering your career through our accomplishments and philosophy of excellence.
Texas Health Highlights
2019 FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®”
Employees’ Choice “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor
A “Best Workplaces in Texas” by Fortune and Great Place to Work®
2019 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care and Biopharma” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (ranked #1)
A 2019 Gold level LearningElite award – national list of best organizations for learning and development by Chief Learning Officer magazine
A 2019 “America’s Best Employers for Diversity” list by Forbes
With 14 hospitals across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one of the largest faith-based health care systems in the United States, Texas Health has the resources to offer a variety of career growth opportunities with equally remarkable benefits. You can choose to work in urban, suburban or rural facilities plus have the ability to move within the system. This gives our Radiology and imaging Professionals a level of flexibility that’s hard to match. Compassion begins with caring for each other and Texas Health Radiology and Imaging team members are committed to developing relationships that go beyond their job duties. Teamwork, camaraderie and effective interdisciplinary partnerships are the hallmarks of Texas Health.
You belong here, we invite you to join our award winning team. Apply online today!
Apply Here: http://www.Click2Apply.net/y97ddsbx8qw5sbh3
March 21, 2020
Video Podcast Episode 2 – Media Abuse
Planet of the Blind blog by Stephen Kuusisto is a must read today! Our
Ability stands up for truth, freedom of the press and the fourth estate.
March 19, 2020
Our Ability Video Podcast 1.1 – COVID 19
Here is information received to date on COVID 19.
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Per New York State Department of Health –
The first link from the Administration for Community Living, contains specific guidance for older adults and people with disabilities, as data suggests they are at increased risk due to the likelihood of having underlying chronic conditions such as heart, lung or kidney disease. The other links are to Department of Health sites and the CDC. All of which list precautions to take and supplies to have on hand. We also included the Department of Health COVID-19 hotline, which has been set up to triage questions from the public: 1-888-364-3065
Administration for Community Living- COVID-19NYSDOH: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/NYSDOH 30 second YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZnYfqqhMk0CDC- People at risk for serious illness from COVID-19CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/CDC Guidance for CBOs: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-community-faith-organizations.html
I hope this is helpful! As far as the podcast, I would like to be on it, but I need to see if I will need internal approvals to participate. If so, that may take a while.. But I will keep you posted. In the meantime, I am happy to provide any other support needed.
March 11, 2020
Please, Joe Biden
Dear Joe Biden,
If you want to be President of the United States, you need to embrace Bernie Sanders today (and Bernie – time to gracefully drop-out). I understand, you will be the nominee – and I support you 100%. But I want you to become President of the United States. And, the way to do that is to look to the future.
In our present situation with coronavirus, economic downfall
and disenfranchisement we need to embrace a vision of the future. And, we need
to engage young people in that future. Embrace two items: income disparity and
universal healthcare.
Sit down with Bernie Sanders and discuss these issues. Ask for his support if you work towards a future together on these two items.Reach out to Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren to determine who would be the best Secretary of State and who would be the best Vice President. Task them with looking at universal healthcare beginning today.Embrace Andrew Yang and his plan for the Freedom Dividend. At a time when coronavirus is going to cripple our economy, $1000 a month for every American citizen is a good idea to bridge the gap to 2021 and beyond. It will also reinvest in our own economy. Tap Andrew Yang to be the secretary of the treasury. Freedom Dividend will go a long way to support middle America!
My purpose is to improve of the lives of individuals with disabilities through employment. All of these elements assist in that. Promoting universal health eliminates healthcare issues of Medicaid for People with Disabilities. Replacing Social Security benefits with the Freedom Dividend will build our community.
But I’m asking you not to just think about people with Disabilities,
I’m asking you to think about the next generation of Americans.
March 5, 2020
Job Opportunity: Flad Architects | Administrative Assistant (SF)
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Company Name: Flad Architects
Location: San Francisco, California, United States, 94108
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support for architectural project teams.
Edit and/or create written correspondence, adhering to Flad standards. Process interoffice memos, letters, transmittals, labels, contracts, forms, Basis of Design and Concept Reports, etc. from verbal communication, email, handwritten notes, dictation, or transcription.
Execute and/or coordinate report production, including information gathering, processing, reproduction of materials, proofing of assembly, and distribution.
Create and maintain project forms, including spreadsheets and flowcharts. Customize forms for specific project needs.
Assist with project start-up procedures (team directories, product cut books, project goals statements, team responsibility matrix, master file set-up, etc.)
Coordinate internal/external meetings, including agenda and presentation support, organizing attendees, ordering food, arranging space, setting up equipment, and cleaning up. Coordination may include arranging conference meetings, including web, telephone, and video.
Assist with office operations such as reception duties, shipping and receiving, maintaining office supplies and processing vendor invoices.
Qualifications
Two years administrative work experience required.
Degree from an Administrative Assistant program preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat required.
Proficiency in desktop publishing software required. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign preferred.
Flad Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flad will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at 608-238-2661 or email us at humanresources@flad.com.
Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/4yrb8bv3jykck4d4
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