WEYBURN - The provincial government has proclaimed October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Because people with disabilities work in many businesses and organizations in the community, the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop is taking this month to highlight some success stories to raise awareness and create opportunities.
“We work with a number of businesses in our community to facilitate employment for the folks we serve,” said executive director Jeff Richards.
“Hiring a person who experiences a disability brings a whole new dynamic to the workplace, and we generally hear about how staff morale increases, productivity increases, and the whole place is more fun.”
In addition, there is a national campaign called “Light It Up NDEAM” that happens on Thursday, Oct. 17. That evening, everyone who wants to support Disability Employment Awareness Month is asked to light up their business or home with purple lights.
“Increasing awareness in this way helps us start the conversation with people, about what having someone with a disability working in your business might be like,” added Richards.
Throughout the month, the Wor-Kin Shop is working with the business community to raise awareness of the benefits of employing people who experience disabilities.
Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to call the Wor-Kin Shop and talk with an employment coordinator.
