CEO provides transition and employment opportunities for students and adults in special education, 504 and general education by addressing the "Big Picture". We are dedicated to providing systematic solutions for the chronic problem of unemployment for individuals with disabilities. Did you know: In New York State, individuals with disabilities are employed at a 44% lower rate than individuals without disabilities?. At CEO, we believe this social disparity is not to be managed but changed. To create change, we commit to constantly being in motion.
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In 2005, when CEO was founded, we intended to become a force in the field of special education. It was based upon our focus on transition and the years of experience in the field of both transition and employment for people with differing abilities. CEO started with two school districts and we are currently in over 50 school districts across Long Island, New York City and Westchester counties. In 2008 CEO received our first ACCES-VR contract serving eight individuals in Job Placement and currently we serve over 150 individuals.
To change the course of history by being the catalyst in closing the employment gap between people with differing abilities. To become nationally known and regionally based organization that redesigns, reinvents and fundamentally improves transition services in schools and the way individuals with special needs obtain and maintain their careers and employment.
Nicholas A. Villani, President and CEO has worked in the field of vocational training and employment for people with special needs since 1982. He has administered programs, written grants, designed programs and was influential in much of the progress in the field of supported employment and transition for individuals with disabilities.
The purpose of Benefits Advisement services is to educate students and families regarding benefits and to explain the work incentives that are available to them as they participate in education, training, and/or employment. Benefits Advisement services are provided to help students and their families manage benefits and/or understand and utilize work incentives.
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