On Friday July 24, Goodwill Manasota is presenting “ADA 25: Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act.” The free luncheon will take place at Goodwill’s International Training center from 11:30am-1pm. The ADA was passed in 1990 with the intention of providing civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities. It guarantees equal opportunity in all facets of daily life. The ADA breaks down the barriers that people with disabilities have faced in the past, and it has enabled society as a whole to benefit from what individuals with disabilities have to offer. Goodwill Manasota is committed to providing opportunities for those with disabilities to find employment, and it employs more than 100 members with significant disabilities through its Supported Jobs Plus Program. “Goodwill has been innovative in hiring people from the community who may have been told they weren’t employable elsewhere,” said Bob Rosinsky, president & CEO of Goodwill Manasota. “We choose to look past a person’s disabilities and, instead, see and appreciate them for their abilities. We want to empower people and show them they are worth the time and investment to help them achieve job and life success. Everyone deserves a chance to earn a paycheck and feel the dignity of work."

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