Initiative Advances Disability Employment

Every day, people with disabilities make important contributions to America’s workplaces.

However, statistics show that in both good economic times and bad, they have far fewer job opportunities than the general population. A new initiative aims to change this by helping employers and others recognize the value people with disabilities bring to the workplace.

The “What Can YOU Do?” initiative, launched by the Campaign for Disability Employment, encourages employers to be inclusive of people with disabilities and to implement good workplace practices that benefit everyone.

The campaign Web site offers free tools and resources for various audiences. Employers are invited to express their commitment to inclusive workplace practices and people with disabilities are asked to share their job skills and experiences. Visitors can view the campaign’s “I Can” public service announcement and download posters to share the message that at work, it’s what people can do that matters.

For more information, visit http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org.

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