Everyone needs a job, people to care about, peers, and a chance to learn, grow, and give.
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People with disabilities can’t do our job… or can’t do it fast enough. |
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People with disabilities are as different from each other as you and me. Some have college degrees/some can’t read. Some have advanced skills/some prefer repetitive work. Some are quick learners/some need to do a job a few times to learn it. They are just like you and me. |
Myth |
People with disabilities aren’t like me and my staff— they are scary. |
| Fact |
People with disabilities live next door, go to school/church/sporting events, enjoy movies/books/soaps/trips, and spend money in local businesses including banks, retail shops, restaurants, coffee shops and more. Was Forrest Gump scary? No. He was a man doing his best— very successfully. |
Myth |
People with disabilities need more time off than other workers. |
| Fact |
All employees need time off occasionally, absentee rates for people with disabilities are equal to their peers. |
Myth |
Workers compensation rates will increase if we hire someone with a disability. |
| Fact |
Insurance rate are based on the hazards of an operation and the organization’s accident experience, not staff members’ disabilities. |
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| Casey's Story |
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Good Job, Good Experiences,
Good Fun,
Good Life! |
According to Casey, working in Jennie-O Plant #4 has advantages— “the money is good and the people are friendly.” In the past two years, WCI has helped with “my self-esteem and my patience with other people.” His supervisor notes, “Casey is one of the most versatile workers on the crew. He rarely misses a day and works hard to meet goals.” Casey notes that his job helps him pay for his car, vacations, and his hunting license. “It helps me to have a lot of responsibilities in life and I also work real hard.” He enjoys going bowling, fishing, golfing, hunting, and being a member of ARC. He is also a volunteer for his church where he serves communion.
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