[NABS-L] Equal Pay For Disabled Workers

[Alexandra Alfonso]

I agree that that doesn't make any sense.

On 1/26/18, roanna bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Students,
>
> I hope all of you are doing well and getting ready for a
> fun-filled Washington Seminar.  I can't wait to read about it in
> the next issue of the Braille Monitor.  As many of you know, I am
> in the process of seeking employment.  I am working to complete
> the certification course to become a literary braille
> transcriber.  I began 2018 by contacting some local organizations
> here in Central Florida to see if they provide employment
> assistance for individuals with visual impairments.  Three weeks
> ago, I called Inspire Central Florida formerly known as the
> Seminole County Work Opportunities Program or Swop.  This company
> provides jobs to individuals with developmental disabilities.  In
> my discussions with the Administrative Assistant, I was outraged
> and disgusted to learn that this organization pays its workers
> fifty cents to a dollar per hour to complete a task.  This is an
> example of a company paying subminimum wages to workers with
> disabilities.  I believe that all disabled workers deserve equal
> pay for their work.  What are your thoughts on this topic?
>
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