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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cora Zaletel
September 27, 2006 Executive Director, 
Development and Communications
(719) 549-2810

   

Colorado State University – Pueblo to co-sponsor employment disability seminar 

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Colorado State University – Pueblo will be one of five sponsors of a day-long seminar in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. CSU-Pueblo will team with ARC, AA Window Washing, the Center for Disabilities, and the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to offer resources and information for tapping into an underutilized and dedicated workforce and laughter by one of the world’s most successful disabled comics.

According to event coordinator Tony Montoya, participants will explore the employer resources available when hiring workers with disabilities, learn the facts about the Americans with Disabilities Act, and increase their awareness of a valuable and productive labor pool.



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