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New Initiative Aims To Expand Disability-Inclusive Employment Across North Texas

T wo North Texas organizations are joining forces to help move disability inclusion from conversation to employment. Plano-based My Possibilities and the North Texas Disability Chamber announced the North Texas Inclusive Employment Collaborative, a new initiative designed to connect employers with education, resources and opportunities to expand disability-inclusive hiring. The partnership brings together My Possibilities’ existing eMPloy Network and the North Texas Disability Chamber’s corporate relationships. The chamber has also worked to increase recognition of Texans with disabilities and their contributions through initiatives such as the Texas Disability Hall of Fame. “At My Possibilities, we know employment is about more than earning a paycheck. It is about purpose, independence and being recognized for the value each person brings,” My Possibilities CEO Tod Marvin said in an official statement. Marvin said the partnership is intended to encourage more employers to move “from interest to action” while creating workplaces where people of all abilities can contribute. Connecting Employers With Opportunities Through the collaboration, employers will be able to participate in educational programs, employer-focused events, site visits and other engagement opportunities. The initiative is also intended to build on work already underway through My Possibilities’ eMPloy Network, which connects businesses and individuals with