DRS recognizes Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. in Wheeling as an Exemplary Employer

04/26/24

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

The West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) recognized Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. in Wheeling as an exemplary employer and partner as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October 2023.

DRS recognized Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. for demonstrating excellence in its diverse hiring practices by creating an inclusive workplace and for its positive contributions within our communities.

Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. has hired many DRS consumers in competitive integrated employment throughout the years.

Russell Nesbitt Services in Wheeling received an Exemplary Employer certificate from DRS

Nominated by DRS Employment Specialist David Valentine, Russell Nesbitt Services, Inc. has been an invaluable decades-long DRS partner.

DRS, an agency of the West Virginia Department of Commerce, is responsible for the federal vocational rehabilitation program in West Virginia, which enables and empowers West Virginians with disabilities to work and to live independently. DRS helps people with disabilities, ages 14 and up, set work goals and develop career plans to overcome employment-related barriers so they can go to work or maintain current employment. DRS also assists West Virginia’s businesses and employers by being their primary employment resource to include or to retain people with disabilities in their workforce.

For more information about DRS and its programs, call 1-800-642-8207.