RAEN interview with Katrina Irwin on the July 24th, 2012 News 8 @ Noon. 

RAEN News @ Noon interview with Katrina Irwin 

There are 54 million people with disabilities in the United States that want to work but can't find a job.

People with disabilities represent the largest and fastest growing minority in America.

The working-age population of New York State is 12,664,000.

Out of this group, 1,402,000 report having one or more disabilities.

That is 11.1% of people in New York State reporting having a disability

 The Rochester Area Employment Network, Inc. (RAEN) is a consortium of agencies in the Rochester, New York area, that works collectively to assist in the employment, or re-entry into employment, of individuals with disabilities through education, outreach, and training opportunities.  Since its organization, RAEN has proven a valuable community resource for individuals with disabilities, area businesses, service providers and workers with disabilities.

RAEN works with individuals with all types of disabilities (physical, mental, emotional) and all skill levels from entry level to those who have advanced degrees.  The jobs are competitive, community based jobs, not sheltered workshops

The mission of RAEN is to increase community awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities, by promoting employment opportunities for qualified candidates, educating businesses on the array of services available in the Rochester area and enhancing the professional development of its members and employers at large.

RAEN Members provide a wide variety of resources for businesses located in the Rochester and surrounding area wanting to hire individuals with disabilities.  Through our member agencies, businesses can expect:

   ** A pool of pre-screened, dependable workers not available through traditional sources.

   ** Workers that are motivated and willing to work.

   ** On the job assistance to enhance job training and successful employment.

   ** Ongoing support for the employee’s growth and development on the job.

   ** On going support for the employer and work supervisor.

   ** Financial Incentives and tax credits.

Membership in RAEN, Inc. shall be open to all professionals providing employment related services to individuals with disabilities.

There are three (3) classifications of members in RAEN:

       Organization Member - $75 annually, which shall include free admittance to all RAEN Events and trainings for three (3) individuals from that organization. 

        Individual Member - $50 annually, which shall include free admittance to all RAEN Events and trainings. 

       Associate Member - $35 annually, which shall include 50% discount on events/trainings sponsored by RAEN. 

If you would like more information on joining RAEN, please contact Maura Denning, President, at 585/263-3323 ext. 221 or e-mail her at mdenning@ldagvi.org

For an application to join RAEN, Inc. please click here ...