The soft bigotry of low expectations

Some of those barriers are physical – ramps, adjustable desks, screen readers and accessible toilets – everyday, practical kind of things. Transport to and from work can also be a barrier to overcome. However, the bigger issue, and the one that can’t be seen, is the attitudinal barriers that people with disabilities face from potential employers and workmates.

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Topics:
Employment

Author:
Kelly Vincent

Source:
Pro Bono News

Date published:
Mon 20th Feb, 2017