By: Thomas Stinson

Thomas Stinson — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:16:22 +0000

In my experience it is very beneficial as an employer to hire people with disabilities. There are a number of reasons that I will happily relate, hopefully without offending anybody. This is only my opinion and only based on limited experience, not any factual scientific studies. But, in my humble opinion, my employees with disabilities show up for work on time, consistently, with a good attitude, ready to share their knowledge and input, thankful to have a job and willing and able to pull their weight each and every day with the goal of helping the business succeed. When they do take off on short notice it is for legitimate reasons, and not due to self inflicted issues. I have too many employees that are not considered “disabled” in some physical way, yet do not seem to care about the welfare of the company that employs them, do not come to work prepared to pull their weight as they are hungover or tired from partying outside work and do not add to a positive atmosphere in the building. I do not know if this is because my disabled employees have seen much worse and therefore take everyday life with a more positive outlook, or are just more grown up due to their poor experiences, but, I find them much more pleasant to see at work each and every day.

By: Randolph resident

Randolph resident — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:39:03 +0000

We are fortunate that our kids are healthy. But I do think that our country should give more help to people who as special needs. Such as make the key boards the way that disable person could use it. Such as people could type using their feet! Or while people typing they could be able to hear what they type in case they could not see. Also, more social benefit should give to them and have them pay less tax, etc.

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By: Thomas Stinson

By: Randolph resident