Transcript Partners for Work, Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Developmental Disabilities in our

Partners for Work,
Creating Employment
Opportunities for People with
Developmental Disabilities in our
Community
“It is not the disability that
limits a person’s potential. It
is the lack of opportunity--not the disability itself---that
poses the greatest barrier to
success.”
Frank Devlyn, RI President
2000-2001
Disability and Employment
 Unemployment
of working age adults
with disabilities is approximately
70% as compared to 5% of all
working age adults
Partners for Work is a Unique
Project
 Rotary
sponsored
 Rotary driven
 Not government sponsored
 Not service provider driven
Capability not Disability
● Given the opportunity, proper instruction
and training, individuals with
developmental disabilities can provide a
wide variety of skills to your business
● Just a few of the many industries you can
expect to find people working:
- Clerical
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Daycare
Clerical Assistant,
City Government
Mail Room Clerk, Law Office
Grounds Maintenance,
County Parks
Hospital Environmental Services
Technician
Electronic Assembly
Mail Delivery
Weight Room Monitor
Paraeducator
Hydro Technician
Supported Employment
Community employment for individuals
with disabilities working side by side with
people without disabilities
 Paid employment
 Ongoing supports provided by

– a community supported employment agency
– Typical emplyee supports from the employer
Employee and Employer receive
support from a Supported Employment
Agency
Vocational Service Project
Have regular meetings to educate the club
and community about how to create
employment opportunities
 Recognize employers in our community
 Broadcast the skills and resumes of people
with developmental disabilities in our
community who are looking for a job
 Partner with Community Supported
Employment Agencies

Rotarians can open the door