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Staffing and RecruitingFlorida, United States2-10 Employees
Stand Among Friends is a small nonprofit in the staffing and recruiting sphere that focuses on expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently and participate in their communities. It has built collaborative programs with Florida Atlantic University to promote employment for graduating students and other adults with disabilities, including the establishment of a Disability Center at FAU in Boca Raton. The organization develops employment programs for college graduates and adults with disabilities and has produced regular television programming addressing disability topics. It also runs an assistive technology computer lab to train and educate people with disabilities and offers vocational and situational assessments through the State Vocational Rehabilitation program. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the organization operates as a small nonprofit within the staffing and recruiting space. Its activities center on helping people with disabilities—ranging from students to adults—access employment and independence, with related supports such as assessments and training services delivered through state programs.