[NABS-L] Equal Pay For Disabled Workers

[Taylor Arndt]

And vocational rehabilitation in your state help you with your job search?

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> On Jan 27, 2018, at 10:37 AM, Roanna Bacchus via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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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