By making jobs more accessible, Advocations has helped more than 17,000 people with disabilities return to work while maximizing their disability-related benefits.
At Advocations, we leverage the same loyalty and commitment described in this article, but not at the cost of sub-minimum wage. Partner with us to help workers with disabilities EARN A LIVING WAGE...
Just because it's "legal" doesn't make it right. "Tens of thousands of disabled people in the United States are paid less than the federal minimum wage — with some workers making as little as 25 cents per hour." Thank you to The Washington Post for giving a voice to the #SegregatedAndExploited#DisabledWorkers
⚡ If you struggle to get noticed by recruiters, it might be your resume.
- Vague resumes hide your skills.
- Generic formats fail to engage.
- Listing duties lacks context and impact.
📖 Your resume should tell a story.
- Focus on relevant skills and experiences.
- Use clear, easy-to-read formats.
- Explain how you achieved results and their impact.
🤨 Employers want to see how you fit their needs.
- Address specific challenges in your resume.
- Highlight your unique contributions.
- Make it easy for recruiters to see your value.
🎯 A targeted resume captures attention quickly.
- Tailor each application to the job.
- Showcase not just what you did, but how you did it.
- Make your experience resonate with the employer's requirements.
❓ How do you ensure your resume stands out?
🚀🎉 Cheers to the 25-year-old version of me who had the guts to start Advocations, and to the 40-year-old me who knows we're nowhere near done. Big shout-out to the "A-Team" past and present, our amazing clients, Jay Bendis and all of my mentors and supporters. Get ready for the exciting new chapter that lies ahead for Advocations.
Here's to the big dreams that keep us going and to those small starts that set us on our way. And here's to making it through, getting better every day, and never missing out on a lesson life throws our way. 🚀🎉 #SmallBusinessJourney#GrowthMindset#LookingForward#SmallBusiness#NoCapital#FindYourWhy
"Hello STS CATS, it's me. I have been trying repeatedly to book a ride. I must have tried 1000 times. As per the rules, I typically wait 30 minutes outside once my ride is booked. However, we all know that technology can sometimes fail. Many people with various types of disabilities and mobility challenges rely on this service to execute their daily routines. This is not a luxury, as it has social implications. These individuals' responsibilities don't stop because the transportation services have a hiccup. It is already hard enough for them when most things in their lives run relatively smoothly, such as their bodies, mobility devices, or other assistive technology. In this case, the hidden cost of disability is not so hidden. The main Reservation phone lines have more value than you know. "-- One of Advocations workers feedback for Charlotte Area Transit System
I get upset when I have to wait more than 10 minutes for an Uber.. It's now been 4 weeks and Advocations clients and other people with disabilities haven't been able to schedule #specialtransport rides to get where they need to go. #accessibilitymatters#cats If you know someone struggling to schedule a ride, call the temporary number: 1-833-656-7699 (image description: yellow background with black words ALERT: CATS Phone Service Disruption)
"Bring Your Daughter's SCHOOL to Work" day! .. so much fun watching my daughter, Mira, show Trinity Episcopal School what 5 years of hard work looks like. She was just a baby when I moved Advocations into an abandoned block of buildings to oversee the renovations and launch the non profit the Brooklyn Collective CLT#123YearsOld#BlackHistory#PianoDrome#ArtGallery#SmallBusinesses#Events#Uptown#CharlotteNC#Belonging
Thank you Imana Sherrill, Temekia Morton, and all Trinity Staculty for creating scholars, nurturing spirituality, and embracing diversity everyday.
Image Description: My little daughter in a walker as a baby in Advocations office located on the second floor of the Brooklyn Collective, the outline of the unique historic buildings that make up the Brooklyn Collective with the logo above. And at the bottom a panoramic photo of 55+ kids sitting in the first pianodrome in the US (an amphitheater made out of 40 deconstructed pianos.)