2004 Conference Summary: Bridges Built, Lessons Learned
For two and one-half days in July, more than 250 Latinos converged on the Windy City for the Third Annual Bridges to Employment Conference.

Where We've Been, Where We're Going...Where are the Jobs?
The opening plenary session of the 2004 Bridges to Employment conference created an opportunity to take stock of where disabled Latinos fit in the Disability Rights Movement, where we are going, and how employment fits into our future.

Young Successful Latinos Share Stories in Popular Workshop
"Success Stories and Employment" was one of the conference's most well-attended workshops. The panel was comprised of young men and women with a variety of disabilities who are using their experience and careers to help springboard other Latinos with disabilities onto success.

Honor the Culture, Serve the Client
While an important theme of the conference was addressing barriers to employment faced by Latinos, one session focused on an area that is especially crucial for service providers. In the "Intersection Between Latino Culture and Disability" workshop, panelists provided current and historical perspectives on various aspects of Latino culture.

Disability Media Session Sparks Lively Discussions
Latino role models were featured in several documentaries and CD-Roms shown to conference participants, prompting lively discussions in the session about how to use media to support advocacy initiatives.

Have it Your Way - Corporate America or Self Employment
Whether you want to go to work for a large company or go it alone, there are resources available to help you get there.