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Corwin Ford Donates Christmas Gifts to iLive Participants
We could add the thank you to Corwin Ford who delivered Christmas gifts to 25 people with disabilities we serve as part of our Host Homes program, along with a $3,500 check! Thank you to the folks at Corwin Ford Reno for making these gifts possible and for your...
New 988 Hotline Create to Help Those In Crisis
A national hotline that was recently launched is intended to provide easy access to help for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis in much the same way that 911 connects people to emergency services. The 988 phone line, which Congress established in 2020,...
Podcast: Ethics and Bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology
Listen to our very own Merve Hickok on the Workology Podcast who represents HSI at PEAT's Start Access Steering Committee which focuses on AI-powered recruitment tools and inclusivity (especially around disability). The Workology Podcast is part of Future of Work...
Data Driven Chat || AI Will See You Now: AI Bias in HR Analytics & Management || Merve Hickok
Data Driven Chat || AI Will See You Now: AI Bias in HR Analytics & Management || Merve Hickokn this episode of Data Driven Chat, Ganna Pogrebna interviews Merve Hickok on #AI, #AIethics, #bias and #responsibility. How can we avoid #aibias in #recruitment and...
What COVID Life is teaching us about inclusion
Never in modern times have we humans experienced the fear of the unknown as we seek to plan for an uncertain future. Now in forced togetherness, even families of moms, dads, and kids, who love each other express feelings of boredom and sadness from a daily diet of...
In Memory of Sparks Mayor Ron Smith
Photo Credit: Gwinn Nelson In addition to appreciating his service to the community he loved, Ron was our friend. He served for almost four years as our Government Liaison Officer, overseeing contracts providing people with disabilities well-paying jobs. We were...
iCelerate – High Sierra Industries assembles and donates 600 face shields to Washoe County School District to help teachers and students
Pictured: Michael Brueggert (left) and James MacNamara of High Sierra Industries, Inc. represent many HSI employees responsible for making more than 600 face shields donated to Washoe County schools. iCelerate - High Sierra Industries (HSI) has been long-time...
Video: Jennie Stokes – Nevada Special Session Remarks
Activist and advocate for people with disabilities, and former HSI staff member, Jennie Stokes delivered these remarks during the Nevada Legislature’s Special Session budget deliberations regarding cuts to Health & Human Services. (Video/photo courtesy Jennie Stokes)
JDT and Day Services Update: People Served & Support Teams
Dear Program Participant and Support Team Members, First, we hope this communication finds you and your family well. As you know, HSI’s programs have been suspended since March 18, 2020, in compliance with federal and state declarations to stay home and practice...
iCelerate – High Sierra Industries Makes More Than 1,100 Washable and Reusable Face Coverings to Help Families in Need
Pictured: Jimmy Breslin, HSI Community Development Officer, delivering more than 1,100 face coverings to the Boys and Girls Club. Many fantastic people in our community are making masks and face coverings but at iCelerate - High Sierra Industries (HSI) we know there...