We talk a lot about hiring people with disabilities not just because it’s our mission and we believe it’s the right thing to do, but because we know from first-hand experience that it Works! All it takes is one small act of being willing to investigate what it will entail and how it might work…
Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his /her community or the least restrictive environment. These people are responsible for providing direct support, positive direction, and assistance to individuals. They provide supports to people by…
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Adam Wesley/The Gazette Maggie Kollmorgen fills a box with cupcakes in July 2015, at the Scratch Cupcakery in Coralville, Iowa. Kollmorgen, who has Down syndrome, works two-hour shifts at the shop, which accommodated her disability during her training. Most accommodations for people with disabilities cost employers little or nothing. Small accommodations can go a…
I want to share an email from Pearl Buck Center’s Safety and Forklift Training Program Coordinator; Mark Marzullo. It’s a great example of what can happen when people are persistent and receptive and willing to think outside of the box (or perceived ability). May 10, 2016 When I was approached by one of the Community Employment…
“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” ~Herman Melville Definition: Acting with concern and sensitivity, aware of the impact of your actions on others, particularly the disadvantaged . Does your business hire people with developmental disabilities or donate to a homeless shelter? A growing number of consumers…
Employees with disabilities can have a positive impact on profitability MARK WAFER Contributed to The Globe and Mail Published Thursday, Feb. 04, 2016 5:00AM EST Employees with disabilities can have a positive impact on profitability Mark Wafer is a Tim Hortons franchise owner in Toronto and an advocate for Canadians with disabilities. I’m a long-time…