Disability in the workplace

Living Chronic

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In this episode of Living Chronic, Brandy Schantz discusses the challenges faced by disabled individuals in the workforce and the need for better inclusion and support. She highlights the lack of awareness about resources and programs available to disabled individuals and emphasizes the importance of finding meaningful employment. Brandy also addresses the misconception that disability equates to a lack of ability, emphasizing that disabled individuals bring unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths to the workforce. She calls for businesses to embrace all abilities and utilize the superpowers of disabled individuals to create a better and more diverse workforce.

Takeaways

Disabled individuals face challenges in finding meaningful employment and often lack awareness about available resources and programs.
Disability does not equate to a lack of ability; disabled individuals bring unique perspectives, experiences, and strengths to the workforce.
Businesses should embrace all abilities and utilize the superpowers of disabled individuals to create a more diverse and successful workforce.
Marginalizing disabled individuals and viewing them as a tax break or charity is not productive; they are valuable assets that can contribute to the success of a business.

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