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Beacon Group

非盈利组织

Tucson，AZ 760 位关注者

Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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Since our beginnings in 1952, Beacon Group has been committed to providing employment related opportunities to people with disabilities. We provide training, development and access to real work for a segment of our community that traditionally bears a 70% unemployment rate. We help people go from tax-supported to tax-payers. In 2003, Beacon Foundation and Tetra Corporation merged to become Beacon Group, and we now serve over 2,200 people with disabilities each year. We provide a variety of employment related programs, as well as the education and socialization necessary for our members to lead meaningful, productive lives. Our business operations offer manufacturing, filling, kitting, packaging, document shredding services, and electrical assembly. We also employ offsite work crews that perform groundskeeping, clerical, assembly, automobile detailing, food service, and custodial maintenance.

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https://www.beacongroup.org/
所属行业
非盈利组织
规模
201-500 人
总部
Tucson，AZ
类型
非营利机构
创立
1952

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    Beacon Group

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    Warning: Don't read to the end of the below article if you are a Jets fan... For the rest of us - DO read the whole article if you're curious about ways that AI can help revolutionize hiring for people with disabilities. DO read it if you don't know the unemployment rate for people with disabilities vs the rate for those without. Or the percent of people with disabilities who experience depression in their lives. DO read it if you never thought about how EMPLOYMENT helps battle social isolation and fosters independence, especially for people with disabilities. It's an informative read, just don't read to the end if you're a Jets fan! https://lnkd.in/gbhA84Dp

  • The Beacon crew at Southwest Gas Corporation understands what it means to "Be Safe." It's not just a hope or wish for someone to not get injured on the job, it's taking purposeful actions to enhance each person's safety. The close-knit crew takes this seriously - they handwrote their safety rules and each day they make sure to double check that every member of the team is following those rules. Understanding and following safety procedures is an important employment skill and we're happy to say this crew excels at it!

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  • These are some insightful tips on how to be a better ally to wheelchair users. The more we NOTICE accessibility, EDUCATE ourselves and ENGAGE in conversations about disability, the better we are making society for everyone. P.S. if you want to get started on your education, this website outlines some of the barriers to accessibility that Jennie Berry mentions in her post. Were you aware of all these? https://lnkd.in/gNrQS_KT

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    Jennie Berry

    Disabled content creator and educator ?? Chat with me for guidance on all things accessibility! Follow my journey: @wheelie_good_life ??????

    How Non-Disabled People Can Help Me as a Manual Wheelchair User ???? Being a wheelchair user comes with its own set of challenges, but so many of these aren’t because of my disability - they’re because of the barriers society puts in my way. From inaccessible buildings to awkward interactions, a lot of the difficulties I face could be reduced if more people understood how to be better allies to wheelchair users like me. And the good news? It’s easier than you think! So, if you’re wondering how you can help - whether as a friend, colleague, business owner, or just someone who cares - here are a few things that make a real difference: ? Start Noticing Accessibility - Next time you’re in a café, shop, or public space, look around: Is there a step at the entrance? Are the tables too close together? Is the bathroom actually wheelchair accessible? Small details like these determine whether I can comfortably exist in a space. ? Educate Yourself & Others - Learn about common accessibility barriers and speak up when you see them. It’s not just about ramps and lifts - it’s about attitudes, assumptions, and making spaces truly inclusive. If you hear someone say, “We don’t really get wheelchair users here,” challenge it. We exist, and we go places. ? Ask Before You Help - Grabbing my wheelchair without asking or assuming I need assistance can be frustrating (and even dangerous). If you’re not sure, a simple “Would you like any help?” goes a long way. And if I say no, trust that I’ve got it! ? Engage in the Conversation - Share posts like this, ask thoughtful questions, and listen to disabled voices. Allyship isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about being open to learning and using your privilege to make change happen. ?? Your Turn: Have you ever noticed an accessibility issue and spoken up about it? Or is there something you’ve always wanted to ask but didn’t know how? Let’s chat in the comments! #AccessibilityMatters #WheelchairLife #DisabilityAwareness #Inclusion #Allyship

    • Jennie is a manual wheelchair user wearing a red dress on holiday. The text reads: how non disabled people can help me as a manual wheelchair user

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    Disability Belongs

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    Studies have shown that employees with disabilities can boost profits and spark innovation when companies provide the right accommodations. An inclusive workplace can result in increased loyalty from employers and customers alike. Flip through the graphics to learn some key facts about accommodations. If you want to learn how to make your workplace accessible and tap into these benefits, reach out to us at https://lnkd.in/eTh375WD!

    • Graphic titled Disability in the Workplace with Disability Belongs trademarked logo. Text reads with the right accommodations in place, disabled people are capable of succeeding at any job.
    • Graphic titled Disability in the Workplace with Disability Belongs trademarked logo. Text reads a reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job, the work environment, or the hiring process that enables an individual with a disability to have an equal opportunity to not only get a job, but successfully perform their job duties.
    • Graphic titled Disability in the Workplace with Disability Belongs trademarked logo. Text reads according to employers participating in a study by the Job Accommodation Network, 59% of accommodations cost absolutely nothing. The rest typically cost less than $500 per employee with a disability.
    • Graphic titled Disability in the Workplace with Disability Belongs trademarked logo. URL to learn more about training and consulting at the bottom of graphic. Text reads disabled people represent the largest untapped workforce in the country, and studies show that employees with disabilities can boost profitability and spark innovation when companies provide the right accommodations. Partner with us to unlock powerful benefits through our training and consulting services, helping you build a more inclusive and innovative workplace.
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    Today we welcomed Autumn Rentmeester with Ben's Bells to Beacon Group headquarters for a wonderful presentation to our WOLVES program participants on how to hone kindness skills and put them to good use in the workplace and in everyday life. Beacon Group focuses on building soft and hard employment skills for our members, but sometimes we may all forget that KINDNESS can actually require skill too, and we can all use a little brushing up on that now and again. Autumn's presentation drilled into that mindset and also how kindness in the workplace (and the community) can create a happier, less stressed, more productive team! Ben's Bells has many of resources for developing a kind workplace, including this one: https://lnkd.in/gbzbU9Nu Thank you again, Ben's Bells, for your visit and we're looking forward to our continued partnership!

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    Beacon Group is proud to be part of Thrive in the 05, a community initiative for members in the 85705 zip code that works to improve the safety, health, and well-being of our neighborhoods. Last night we were fortunate to host a Thrive in the 05 Business Forum at Beacon Group headquarters where?business owners and esteemed members of the community, including Ward 3 City Council Member Kevin Dahl, gathered to discuss concerns, changes and improvements to the 85705 area of Tucson.?Some highlights from the event were: -Carlos Rosales, a person with a disability served by Beacon and currently working in Beacon Secure, shared his success story and employment journey over the 12 years he’s been with Beacon. (Carlos is pictured below) -Ariel Parker, Program Manager, shared her own success story and gave an overview of Beacon's employment programs and services to the guests. -James TenElshof, Business Development Manager, gave guests a brief tour of the Natvig Production Floor and shared some of the production floor projects (pictured below).? -Kirsten Hinthorn, Tucson Police Department Community Service Officer, presented on CPTED (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design) -Gisselle Coronado shared updates on City of Tucson Small Business Assistance -Pima Community College shared updates on SATEC (Southern Arizona Technology and Entrepreneurship Center) -Barbra Coffee, CEcD, EDFP announced the Passport to Adventure promotion for Tucson Mineral & Fossil District Thank you to all who attended and presented and all who support Thrive in the 05!

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    Thank you to Beacon Holiday Festivity Gingerbread House Title Sponsors, KeHE Distributors, for supporting us and coming to the party last week!

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    Zachary T. Baker, ICBB, PMP

    Sr. Director - Operations

    Our KeHE Distributors team celebrated the close of this year with a sponsorship honoring our partnership with Beacon Group. We’ve successfully employed and provided meaningful work to many adults with disabilities using this service; I encourage others to take part if you aren’t already. Cheers!

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    Beacon Group's Holiday Festivity was on Friday and it was a huge success! We'd like to recognize all of our sponsors and supporters who made this event a success! Special thank you to our 2024 Gingerbread House Title Sponsors, KeHE Distributors, Jim Click Automotive Team and Lovitt & Touché, A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company! Thank you to our Sugar Cookie Photo Booth Sponsors, Southwest Gas Corporation and CARF International! Thank you to our Award & Video Sponsors, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, First Interstate, Bertello Wood Fire & Gas Outdoor Pizza Oven and SOLON Corporation! Thank you to our Candy Cane Support Sponsors, Gyros Protein Technologies, Pulse, Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC, KoolRV, Modern Technology Solutions, and Trico Electric Cooperative! Thank you to our Handy Helper Sponsors, CLAC, Gilly Gro, GPMI Company, An Envoy Solutions Company, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, Proudly Part of BradyPLUS, BradyPLUS, Mission Management, Haley Strategic Partners, Friedman Recycling Company, Zinnia Sky Studio, AZ Litho, Pacific Insurance, United Fire, and Invincibowl! Thank you to our Photo Booth provider, Desert Memories Photo Booths and our DJ, MOTION MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT L.L.C.!

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