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3 ways to be #inclusive during Best Buddies Month and in life

March is Best Buddies Month, here are some tips for how to be inclusive in March and in life 1. Hire someone with a disability to work in your company  People with disabilities deserve to have the same chances to work as their peers without disabilities.  Nationwide in California, Nevada, Tennessee, Illinois and Indiana, Best Buddies offers their Best Buddies Jobs program that aims to place people with disabilities in meaningful employment, similarly the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) offers their Employment Partnerships program that has over 75 employment partnerships. From Petsmart to Harkins Theaters to my personal favorite the AZ School Boards Association, there is a partnership for everyone.  Here are a few employment success stories SARRC ADDPC: Outback Steakhouse 2018 Best Buddies MA Employer/Employee of the Year Best Buddies Jobs Tennessee: Daniel Mirtes Best Buddies Jobs ...