Work is important to all of us – In fact, we often define ourselves by what we do –That is no less important for people with developmental disabilities. But for too long, the job market has effectively been closed to individuals with developmental disabilities in India– not because they lack ability or motivation, but because the business community is often unaware of them.
CSC India’s Supported Employment for individuals with developmental disabilities is a collaborative effort between the business community and the various affiliate NGO’ s of India that CSC oversees. Employers in all types of work settings have jobs that need to be done. At the same time, there are many people with developmental disabilities who are out there looking for an opportunity to work. CSC India’s Supported Employment project acts as a conduit between the two. When a business hires an individual with developmental disabilities, it acquires an excellent and dedicated worker. In every way, the employee with disabilities becomes an asset to the company. Whether the business requires one worker or several, the benefits are numerous, and include: pre-screened employees, trained for the needs of the business, decreased turnover rate with a resulting savings in overhead; lower absenteeism and Quality work. CSC India helps future employees understand their jobs and the needs of the workplace, and help employer and employee adjust to each other’s needs. In every respect, it’s a team effort. |
