DEINA Special Programs

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Redefining The Sheltered Workplace

See the world through each other's eyes

The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few

Our Mission: To be co-laborers with major corporate organizations and government entities ENRICHING Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at every level of their organization with IMPACT internally, locally, nationally, and globally by providing access to high-paying high skilled jobs in a redefined sheltered workplace model that meets the needs and advances of today's ever-evolving world landscape. We further foster financial independence and close the wealth gap for persons with disabilities and do our part to help remedy senior poverty.


Join us in our mission as we proudly present ourselves as DEINA Special Programs!


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Who We Serve

College Bound

12th-grade IEP/12Plus Program participants with great potential in trades or college-bound

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Direct Referrals

Direct referrals from city/county disability support service offices

Support Services

College students receiving student support services for a disability

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Retired Seniors

Retired seniors aged 67 and older with a need to prevent senior poverty by having additional income

How We Serve

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Partnerships

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High Paying/High Skill

Job Placement & Support

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Annual Sheltered Workplace Leadership Summit

Get to Know Our Team

Stephanie Blakley

Program Director

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Founding Director

Director of Events & Conferences

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Director of Education, Training & Modified Worspaces

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Director of Transportation and Logistics

What We Do For Our Special Programs Members

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Job Recruitment and Placement

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Transportation to Work

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Modern Home Office Design 

Modify Workspaces

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Social Media Network

Social Work Support

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Advocacy

Sponsor A Participant

Founding Corporate Members

Special Programs

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We'd love to work with you. Contact us now.

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Chicago, IL

Phone

708-621-2738

Email

Stephanie@deina.org

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