[NABS-L] Equal Pay For Disabled Workers

[rbacchus228 at gmail.com]

Welcome! I am having the same experience.

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> On Jan 27, 2018, at 4:37 AM, Amanda via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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:
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>> 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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