Roderick Batson is brillantly proving that ability not disability defines the workforce.Houston-based CEO, serial entrepreneur, and philanthropist Roderick Batson is building more than businesses he’s building bridges. Through ventures like Howdy Homemade Ice Cream and Helping Heroes Staffing, Batson has made inclusive hiring for people with special needs the centerpiece of his entrepreneurial identity. Inspired…
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21-year-old’s Eric’s ID Law brings hope to Georgia families
A simple butterfly symbol on a state ID card is changing how first responders interact with people who have hidden disabilities, and now Georgia could become the next state to embrace this lifesaving innovation. Eric Blessed Carpenter-Grantham, the 21-year-old creator behind the voluntary identification system, will witness his legislation presented at the Georgia State Capitol…