CAPITAL AREA

Employment First means real jobs with real wages and benefits for people with disabilities... On March 20, 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2016-03 - Establishing "Employment First" Policy and Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Pennsylvanians with a Disability. This Executive Order laid the foundation for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to change policy and become a model state for creating an environment where competitive integrated employment is the first consideration and preferred outcome for workers with a disability. The Executive Order provides guidance to all executive branch agencies under the Governor's jurisdiction... The Capital Area Employment 1 st Coalition is collaboration of individuals from the local counties, service providers, employers, and community stakeholders who believe in several overarching principles related to employment for all individuals, including individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. They are committed to..