[NABS-L] Equal Pay For Disabled Workers

[cape.amanda at gmail.com]

I completely agree. Very disgusting! Thanks for sharing your experience. I am also looking for work in my Field as a social worker in Montreal, Canada and have experienced that not too many people want to take a chance to hire me!

Amanda

> On Jan 26, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Alexandra Alfonso via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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