Interview with a job coach providing inclusion support leading to successful integration into the general labour market:
“Practical work for many people with disabilities is always a good balance so many are super good at practical work.”
People are always learning, and evolving.
As people with disabilities develop broader soft skills and assets, these should be added to their portfolios, recognised, and acknowledged.
Employers should also incorporate these skills into job descriptions.
Communication can be a strong barrier.
Facilitating adjustment between employers and clients involves creating space for alternative communication methods, such as employing sign language interpreters.
A portfolio allows individuals to demonstrate their capabilities and expertise effectively. Future employers can evidence the skills and abilities of a person with a disability by looking at their portfolio.
Creating the assets portfolio by documenting the work done during the vocational training can support people with disabilities to stick out with their work.
A community serves as a vital force for individual and collective empowerment.
Develop a community where people with disabilities can build and strengthen their competencies through peer-to-peer opportunities, workshops, and alternative group-based approaches.
Prioritize mental health support to ensure a holistic and nurturing environment.