People with Disabilities in Ireland
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MAY DAY - CALL FOR EMPLOYERS TO CONSIDER EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
PwDI,(People with Disabilities in Ireland), the national organisation representing all people with disabilities today, May Day, called on employers to look more seriously at employing people with disabilities.
Chief Executive Michael Ringrose said:
“Many employers do not realise that there are financial supports available them from FáS, as well as disability awareness training for staff.
“By actively seeking to employ people with disabilities an organisation sends out the message that it is progressive,” he said.
“A number of international studies have demonstrated that employees with disabilities have attendance, punctuality and productivity levels equal to, if not better than, their peers.
“Employers who provide equal opportunities in access to employment, promotion and training are also far less likely to end up in court facing charges of discrimination.
“Since there are 450,000 people in Ireland with disabilities being disability friendly makes sound business sense. Customers with disabilities are now much more aware of their rights and employers need to be aware that they are obliged under law to make reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.”
Mr Ringrose said that what is sometimes not realised is that 80% of people who have a disability acquire that disability during their lifetime.
“Very often, with minimal changes in the workplace, an employer can retain a valuable employee,” he said.
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