The Commission is also educating members with disabilities about their legal rights, such as receiving reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations might include assistive technology to operate a computer or a flexible work schedule. The Commission hopes that more people with disabilities will join Americorps. People who join have a better chance of finding a job later. There are other ways to serve besides the Americorps programs.
Many school districts have their own service learning programs.
Students participate in volunteer activities through their classes or student organizations. These programs also accommodate students with disabilities. A person with a disability has something to offer any community. Community service activities can help people discover what important qualities they possess that can help change the world around them. Along with Nicky on this journey into the working world is her mother, Maria.