Communication increases disability inclusion. Hi I'm Sue Schaffer and this is part of - Infobilitysue.wordpress.com. The site provides projects and presentations to promote disability inclusion. I welcome your stories, ideas, feedback and help to generate interest in the awareness process. "When we work together we can do so much." (Helen Keller)
Monday, January 4, 2016
Wheeling with new wheels- working
My next area to address, employers, is starting to come together quite well. I wasn't sure how to deal with this extremely important issue but I know that the usual "hire the handicapped" isn't getting as much attention. Money was increased for placement but the number of placements did not rise. I believe that job development should start with establishing relationships with employers. Once you have an employer who is interested in the benefits of hiring a person with a disability, there are many, the person is more likely to contact the agency when a job becomes available. If I have a simple face to face meeting similar to an informational interview then discuss financial incentives for employers, I would have an interesting topic worth listening to but as an individual within no agency behind me. I would be as positive as possible not discuss negatives such as fines for lack of enforcement, costs of reasonable accommodations, etc. I want to hear business concerns and discuss the high percentages that disabled employees receive for vocational qualities such as safety, attendance, and performance.
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