Despite a new focus on disability employment, the disability employment rate remains largely unchanged. Based upon our experiences at WeCo, here are three ways you can become a more successful disability employer. Continue Reading Disability Employment: Yes You Can
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My Life Experiences Before the ADA
That was all how it was before the ADA. You never knew if a building would be accessible. You never knew if people would say “We can’t take you here.” Continue Reading My Life Experiences Before the ADA
Do You Have A Sticky Keyboard
Living with a motor skill-related disability, I rely on technology called “sticky keys” and voice recognition software. I also use typing splints on my hands because I cannot use my fingers. Continue Reading Do You Have A Sticky Keyboard
Is Website Inaccessibility a Big Deal? Real Life Ramifications for Businesses and Individuals
Written by: Olivia Dirks, Certified Test Team Manager People who live with disabilities deal with inaccessible websites all the time. We sat down with one of our WeCo Testers, and she shared with us her experiences living with a sight related disability and accessing the internet. WeCo Certified Test Consultants are hired and trained by… Continue Reading Is Website Inaccessibility a Big Deal? Real Life Ramifications for Businesses and Individuals
Employment Challenges for People With Disabilities
By Billy Gomes, Test Team Management Assistant and Accessibility Specialist-in-Training As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, WeCo is highlighting some of the challenges facing people living with disabilities regarding employment. With the current unemployment rate for people who live with disabilities at 14.1%, compared to the 7.1% unemployment rate for people who live… Continue Reading Employment Challenges for People With Disabilities
Five Reasons Why Including People Living With Disabilities in your Workforce Creates a Positive Culture
As the president of a company that is highly dependent upon the unique perspective and specific skills that result when people live with one or more types of disabilities, making reasonable accommodations is a part of my everyday work life. At WeCo, accommodation is viewed as part of how we do business, rather than a… Continue Reading Five Reasons Why Including People Living With Disabilities in your Workforce Creates a Positive Culture
