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EmployAbilities assists individuals with visable (a disability in one can visually see) and non-visable disabilities (one which you cannot see such as dyslexia). We also assist those with other barriers to employment such as various medical conditions and those with legal implications against them. Assistive technology is already commonly used in the workplace when one takes a moment to reflect on it. For instance, ergonomic chairs and keyboards as well as enlarged monitored are frequaently used in offices to prevent back pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and eye strain. In short, when one takes a moment to sit back and reflect on this, hiring a person with a disability would be no different than hiring an able-bodied individual!
No there are no additional costs! The costs are minimal. In fact - most accommodations can be arranged for under 0.00. If there is a cost, it's in the time required to prepare staff. Sensitivity training only take around a day and can be arranged free of charge through EmployAbilities. Those who take this training find it useful and informative both on and off the job!
You would have no additional responsibilities than that of an employer hiring anyone else!
Contrary to belief, the employers who have hired someone with a disability or barrier to employment will tell you the accomodations they had to make in the workplace were quite marginal.
EmployAbilities wants to make sure the transition goes as smoothly as possible for both the client and employer. Therefore, job coaches are always available to both parties to assist with making any transition a success! It makes sound business sense for an employer to have diversity in their workplace. Companies with duch diversity are seen as dynamic, progressive and responsible - by consumers and job seekers alike.
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You can help EmployAbilities continue it's work assisting individuals with disabilities. Click here to donate to EmployAbilities.
Funds raised by EmployAbilities will assist persons with disabilities across Alberta to obtain employment. The dollars provide vital assistance to support our clients with special needs through programs, computers and purchasing of adaptive/assistive technologies and devices.
*This year, our fund raising goal is to raise $400,000 at the cost of 10%.
Mission Statement
To promote and enhance employment and learning opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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