A re-elected Labor government will invest $30 million over two years in training and improving the skills of 5,800 extra services workers, such as early childhood educators, nurses, allied health professionals, disability support carers and case managers.
As I have been told by many human resources professionals, disability is a subject that can scare many off because of the perception of weakness, inefficiency and need.
The increased presence of health care professionals with disabilities was a result of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
They are also creating networks of students and professionals with disabilities who can serve as role models for others to follow.
So I wasn't surprised to see that our new survey on telecommuting reveals that 81percentt of professionals with disabilities would like to telecommute, at least part time.
One solution: Go where the candidates are, such as our online career fair series, where a community of 3,500 qualified professionals with disabilities want to hear from you.
For draft-eligible athletes and professional players, disability policies are a vital part of protecting their future income stream in the event of a career-ending injury.
We've been holding virtual career fairs for professionals with disabilities for more than a year, and employers always ask how we are able to find and authenticate a job seeker's disability status.
Telecommuting can be an especially valuable benefit for many professionals with disabilities because there are times when being able to work from home is necessary -- whether to accommodate a disability or because of the lack of accessible transportation.
While eight out of 10 professionals with disabilities say they would like the option to telecommute, the majority (67 percent) say they would still take a job if their employer didn't offer it.
