Shattering the Myths About Hiring People with Disabilities
Last week we profiled panelist Dr. Chris Whalen, VP, Director of the Vocational and Life Skills Academy at Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC). This week we present:
Jacqueline M. Zepp
Employment Coordinator, Department of Veterans
Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
Jacqueline has been employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Office in Phoenix for 23 years. In her current position she serves as a team member facilitating employment activities, employment guidance and assistance and placement services to disabled Veterans who are active in the Vocational Rehabilitation program. She has a passion for serving veterans and has been involved in several Veterans' outreach efforts to include OEF/OIF, Stand Down for Homeless Veterans, Arizona Veterans State Nursing Home and consistently networking with various organizations for the employment of disabled Veterans. Jacqueline developed the work-experience program for the Regional Office and has partnered with several federal agencies in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This program has proven to be very successful with over an 85% placement rate.
Tim Stump
Employer Coordinator for the Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration
Tim Stump has worked as a Job Developer, Employment Specialist, Program Coordinator and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor helping individuals with disabilities to obtain their employment goals for the past ten years. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner. |