Disabilities in the Workplace - Company Profiles

Hiring People with Disabilities

By Tonya Vinas, Writer, Editor, Researcher, Tonya Vinas Many working people have disabilities, some of which are more visible or disabling than others. An employee who wears bifocals and enlarges computer type to see better is someone overcoming a disability. So is someone who uses a wheelchair and adjusts his desk accordingly. When hiring someone with a disability, focus on these areas: Education: Find out about the disability and how it impacts the employee's abilities. ... Read more