Able SC is working to increase employment for people with disabilities through its Hire Me SC campaign, which includes encouraging employers to follow the law and be equitable in their hiring practices.
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Radio Personality/Talk Show Host Koko! with Sandy Jordan, Director of Employment Programs at Able SC
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Able South Carolina launched ‘Hire Me SC’, an online tool to show employers the benefits of hiring people with disabilities – and also involve families in the process.
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There are pivotal moments in every adolescent’s life where they slowly begin seeking more independence and support as they start making their own decisions.
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1 in 4 people in the United States lives with a disability. This means that almost everyone knows or is related to someone with a disability.
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Having the power or freedom to control your own life is called self-determination. As a parent or family member of a person with a disability, you may often make decisions and choices for that person.
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A statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has launched a free online resource to help families of people with disabilities.
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Entering the workforce and making your own money is a source of pride and independence for many teenagers and young adults, including those with a disability. Photo by Crush Rush.
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, only 17.9% of persons with a disability were employed in 2020, while 61.8% of persons without disabilities were employed. In South Carolina, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is one of the highest in the country.
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Individuals with disabilities — like those without disabilities — want to contribute to society and work in jobs that are meaningful to them.
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Understanding the importance of self-advocacy is important for everyone, especially if you’re a person with a disability or a parent or family member of a person with a disability. Photo by Crush Rush.
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Just because you cannot see someone’s disability, does not mean it isn’t there.
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According to the CDC, 26% of adults in the United States have some type of disability, with the largest percentage of people with disabilities living in the South. Photo by Crush Rush.
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Talking to people with disabilities is the same as talking to people without disabilities — you should treat them with respect and speak to them directly. Oftentimes, people feel uncomfortable speaking to someone with disabilities, even though 1 in 4 Americans have some type of disability.
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An action or attitude that occurs when you mean well and offer your help to a person with a disability — without considering their actual needs or asking them first — is benevolent ableism.
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Subminimum wage has been affecting people with disabilities for over 80 years, by allowing agencies with a certificate to pay certain individuals less than $7.25 per hour.
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Employment First is the preferred option for individuals with disabilities receiving assistance from publicly funded systems.
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For people with disabilities, South Carolina’s job market is not conducive to an inclusive work environment. For people with disabilities, finding a career that delivers meaningful employment, fair wages, and career advancement is increasingly difficult.
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