The Ability to do things Different
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Fortunately, there are several adaptive technologies available in the workplace that can give a person with a disability the “A-bility” to complete projects. Employees with disabilities have higher retention rates on average, not to mention that diversity is increased among the rank…which leads to an increased positive attitude among people in the community…which leads to more business for the employer (a circular effect). According to Richard Ellenson, a leading figure in Assistive Technology, “companies need to tap into creative thinking and resourcefulness to drive the organization forward.” So despite the positive benefits of hiring people with disabilities and focusing on the finished product rather than how we completed the project, we ALL must ask ourselves a few questions to remain on track: For more information on adaptive technology, please see the following websites Workforce Solutions can help you with your “A-bility” to find a job, keep a job, or get a better job. And remember that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrating the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities… The Right Talent, Right Now! David Spears is a member of the Workforce Solutions Navigator team for the Texas Gulf Coast Region.
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