[nfbmi-talk] more peckham propaganda

joe harcz Comcast joeharcz at comcast.net
Mon Oct 1 15:20:10 UTC 2012


Doug Stites: People with disabilities bring much to workplace 10:01 PM, Sep 30, 2012 | . People with disabilities are talented and hardworking. Most important,

they want to work. Many employers get the wrong message about hiring people with disabilities, thinking they should do it out of the kindness of their

hearts or because it looks good. But people with disabilities aren't looking for handouts - they're looking for equal opportunities in the workforce. Employers

are only putting themselves at a disadvantage by not utilizing this pool of talent. Consider this: People with disabilities possess valuable problem-solving

skills because they are experts in finding creative ways to perform tasks others may take for granted. Employees with disabilities have proved to be dependable,

dedicated and productive employees. After acquiring a disability, employees who return to work after being rehabilitated help reduce a company's training

and hiring costs and lower insurance premiums. Employers who have return-to-work programs establish a culture that regards employees as valuable, not disposable.

Employees with disabilities reflect the customer base and can help craft effective marketing strategies to help reach this lucrative market for companies

that hire them. People with disabilities have better retention rates than their nondisabled peers, according to a 2006 report from the U.S. Department

of Education. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and businesses in the region should be aware of this pool of talented individuals

who want to work. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities was at 15 percent in 2011,

almost double the rate of those with no disability. For a free hiring guide that covers topics from hiring etiquette to financial benefits, email akerbuski at camw.net.

Peckham Inc. will celebrate awareness by hosting community sessions featuring acclaimed athlete and New York Times best-selling author Kyle Maynard and

a business panel for business leaders and human resources professionals. All sessions will take place at Forest Conference Center at Peckham, 3510 Capital

City Blvd. Sessions will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 12 The business panel will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 9

a.m. Oct. 12. For community session registration, call 316-4228 or email events at peckham.org. For business panel reservations, email ssingleton at peckham.org.

For more information, visit peckham.org. 

 

 

Lansing State Journal

 

October 1, 2012



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