Job Fairs (Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services)

  • Job fairs are hosted primarily in October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
  • Collaboration occurs with partners such as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) for networking opportunities between employers and job seekers. Information is distributed for these events. 
  • Events are designed to be inclusive, with ASL interpreters and accessible venues.
  • Flyers targeted at businesses and employers are distributed prior to the events.
  • Relevant flyers for disability-inclusive hiring events aimed at job seekers are distributed, such as the NDEAM 2024 Ability Job and Resource Fair flyer and the McHenry County Disability Job Fair flyer.

This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Biswa Phuyal in 2025. This content was approved by the organization in March 2025.