by The Disability Union | Sunday, 7 June, 2020 | Disability, Employment
We’ve talked a lot about why employers should hire people with disabilities, but we have yet to discuss the other side of the coin. Job hunting with a disability can seem like an uphill battle. Despite what we want to believe about ourselves, we do have...
by The Disability Union | Thursday, 4 June, 2020 | Disability, Employment
Every disability is different, and therefore different people will need different accommodations in the workplace to do their job successfully. Reasonable accommodation is a topic we’ve previously discussed with regard to how to make your office more accessible....
by The Disability Union | Friday, 29 May, 2020 | Disability
Traveling with a disability is not fun. Whether it be for work or for fun, there’s a lot that goes into making sure the trip is as hassle-free as possible. There’s so much to consider that many people don’t think about. What if the restrooms at the pit...
by The Disability Union | Friday, 22 May, 2020 | Disability, Health and Wellness
The last couple of months have been scary for a lot of the world. Dealing with an outbreak, such as the Coronavirus, we’re in unprecedented territory and we’re all learning together. Today, I want to take a break from the topic of employment and speak a little bit...
by The Disability Union | Sunday, 17 May, 2020 | Disability, Employment
Businesses tend to have the wrong idea when it comes to hiring people with disabilities. They seem to hold on to this outdated notion that disabled people are just not able to work. They may be focusing on physical limitations, such as the inability to lift heavy...
by The Disability Union | Thursday, 14 May, 2020 | Disability
Next up in our interview series is Chris Schlechty. Getting to know Chris through this interview was a great experience, and I’m excited to get to share his story with you. Tell me a bit about yourself, what you enjoy doing in your free time, and your...
