SPD executive director Abhimanyau Pal chips in: Many myths and misperceptions exist that keep people with disabilities from entering the workforce. Yet, they are no less reliable, talented or productive than their peers. Research has shown that employees with disabilities have higher attendance, take less sick leave, are involved in fewer accidents at work, and incur lower recruitment costs than their colleagues. However, some employers may be apprehensive about what they need to do to meet the needs of people with disabilities. In fact, modifications to the working environment need not be extensive; many are actually simple, such as making slight adjustments to office furniture and installing automatic doors.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 03:05:44 +0000
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