Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There aren't any programs specifically aimed at providing extra support for employers to hire persons with disabilities. I think it would be wrong to say that a person with disabilities costs a company more money. I think that there are an awful lot of ways that people can be creative. I know that within the Department of Human Resources, both in Hay River and in Yellowknife, there have been ways found to accommodate disabilities without any increase in costs. I think that people with disabilities can be as productive as, in many cases, people without disabilities. So I would encourage all employers to take a look at what they can do to make sure that their workplace is accommodating to persons with disabilities. Thank you.
Charles Dent on Question 273-15(5): Workplace Integration For Persons With Disabilities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 8th, 2007. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 273-15(5): Workplace Integration For Persons With Disabilities
Question 273-15(5): Workplace Integration For Persons With Disabilities
Item 8: Oral Questions
February 7th, 2007
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