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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Businesses Honoured for Hiring Those with Disabilities

The spotlight will shine on seven businesses in Greater Saint John today. They are being honored with an award from the Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program. This is a set-up which introduces those with a physical or mental disability to the work-place. Spokes-person Laura Anderson tells CHSJ News, their clients self-esteem gets a real boost with this set-up:

The disabilities range from those who are deaf, blind or suffer from a mental health issue. The ceremony gets started at noon at the Hampton Inn and Suites.