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Urgent notification about ZoomText and Window-Eyes software

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Ai Squared has learned that the digital certificate in newer versions of ZoomText and Window-Eyes software products has been compromised and will be revoked on or around January 26th. Shortly after this date, users who have not updated these software products will begin to experience startup failures and error messages. Software updates to fix these problems will be released before January 26th. These updates will be available using the Check for Updates wizard where available or by download from the Ai Squared website. To determine if your product is affected and how to acquire the software updates, go to  www.aisquared.com/CertificateFix. If you have questions or require assistance resolving this problem, contact the ZoomText support team at support@aisquared.com or (802) 362-3612—select option 2 for Support”, and then 2 again for “ZoomText Support”.

12/21 Ticket to Work Webinar

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On December 21, 2016, at 3 p.m. ET, Ticket to Work’s team of disability benefits experts will present the following national Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinar:
 
Ticket to Work: Debunking the Three Biggest Myths about Disability Benefits and Work
 
WISE webinars are a great first step for people who have a disability and are ready and able to benefit from the social and financial rewards of employment. Please download and post this flyer or forward this invitation to others who might be interested in this event.
 
The December 21 national WISE webinar will present the following information:
• Find out how Social Security will postpone your medical continuing disability review (CDR) while you are participating in the Ticket to Work program.
• Find out how you can restart your cash benefits without reapplying if your job does not work out.
• Get details on how you can keep your Medicare or Medicaid after you begin replacing your cash benefits with earnings from work.
Register online today at www.choosework.net/wise or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Inclusive Internship Programs: A How-to Guide for Employers #NDEAM

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During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and all year round, employers should ensure their internship opportunities are open to all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. For help in this area, check out (Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) Inclusive Internship Programs: A How-to Guide for Employers (the link below). The free publication discusses the value of internships and effective practices for recruiting and retaining interns with disabilities.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/InclusiveInternshipPrograms.pdf