The American Association of People with Disabilities is hosting a Disability Mentoring Day.

Cayuga County recognizes Disability Mentoring Day on Thursday, Nov. 8.

The Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a program for the day that is dedicated to bringing to light the issue of unemployment and underemployment among people with disabilities.

The Disability Mentoring Day was designed to provide students and job-seekers with disabilities first hand experience in a workplace setting and an opportunity to learn about their career opportunities in a variety of their chosen fields.

The program is to encourage job seekers to develop the necessary skills and experiences necessary to get a job.

“Employers say that their own lack of exposure to people with disabilities is one of the biggest barriers to hiring qualified disabled employees,” AAPD President and CEO Andrew J. Imparato said.

“AAPD's Disability Mentoring Day program connects disabled students and job to a stronger connection between employers and potential employees with disabilities and ultimately, this leads to a more diverse work force and more directed and motivated students and job seekers with disabilities.”

For information or to participate, call Rick Klein at 255-2285, ext. 270.