For those who have disabilities, employment doesn't just have an economic value, but a significant social and psychological benefit as well. Disability Friendly Employers are making a difference in their communities by providing opportunity to these individuals who have the goal to obtain meaningful employment.
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Virginia Supported Employment provider Stand Up, Inc. effectively advocates for job opportunities for workers with disabilities. Stand Up shows companies how embracing diversity can enhance their organizations. Stand Up, Inc. utilizes a Business Development Specialist to introduce businesses to this pool of uniquely qualified job seekers and also explains the numerous advantages of becoming a Disability Friendly Employer.
The employment gap between individuals with and without disabilities are well documented in numerous studies. Work for people who have disabilities can often be difficult to secure at times.
Disability Friendly Employers work with their employees regarding scheduling by offering flex time or part-time working hours. They attempt to accommodate in the areas that are most challenging for those with a disability who wish to work. In exchange the business obtains a loyal, dedicated employee.
Supported Employment has been utilized for years to successfully place and train people who have disabilities. Supported Employment makes possible competitive employment for people who have disabilities and it is an additional recruiting technique for businesses looking for job seekers with external training, support and assistance. This means that employers can anticipate consistent and predictable work performance which is not negatively influenced by the new employee's disability.
There is often a direct benefit to broadening job opportunities for people who have disabilities for businesses. Companies and individuals with disabilities will enjoy much better employment outcomes when utilizing the Supported Employment model.
Companies looking for a competitive advantage will frequently investigate new and innovative employment solutions. None could be better than becoming a Disability Friendly Employer.
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I really appreciate the work the job coaches do. I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn this as I have two dear friends involved in this work and they have brought to my attention how the process works. Not only do appreciate their hard work and flexibility in training individuals with disabilities, I especially appreciate companies who not only hire but seek to hire those with disabilities. Those individuals are an asset that proves to the community that all people can and should work. Many of them also have special smiles and a sweet willingness (although perhaps not everyday) to help customers. Persons with disabilities bring a necessary addition to companies and if I am aware that they work at a store I am often more apt to purposely shop there. 🙂