Within the United States, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has done much to eliminate the barriers and discrimination people with disabilities have faced for so long. Yet, about three quarters of adults with disabilities are unemployed--even though most would prefer to be working. And, internet access for people with disabilities is about half of what it is for those without disabilities."
(Source: www.bloggersunite.org)
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1.“Most of disabled people are born with their disability.”
False. Only 15% of disabled people were disabled when they were born or under 16 years old.
2.“The large majority of people with physical disability use a wheelchair.”
False. Let’s take the French example : 8 millions of people are physically disabled, 370 000 of whom use a wheel chair.
3.“A receptionist with hearing impairment cannot hold his/her job any longer.”
False. Thanks to an equipment (amplifier), she can keep doing her / his job.
4.“My establishment is not accessible, I cannot employ a disabled person.”
False. All disabilities do not request specific equipment. Moreover, many technical and financial aids allow you to convert the establishment to the special needs of your employee.
5.“Even if I am healthy, I can be confronted with disability in my working life.”
True. One on two persons will have a disability or disabling disease on a permanent or reversible way." (Source: 10 good reasons to employ a disabled worker in the hospitality industry)
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