WEYBURN - The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed October Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). Because people with disabilities work in many businesses and organizations in this community, the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop is taking this month to highlight some success stories to raise awareness and create opportunities.
“We work with a number of businesses in our community to facilitate employment for the folks we serve,” said executive director Jeff Richards. “Hiring a person who experiences a disability brings a whole new dynamic to the workplace, and we generally hear about how staff morale increases, productivity increases, and the whole place is more fun!”
Weyburn Big-Muddy MLA Dustin Duncan, Minister of Education, employs individuals from the Weyburn Wor-Kin Shop at his constituency office to handle paper pick-up and recycling.
“Jeremy Harrison, our Minister of Immigration and Career Training, proclaimed Disability Employment Awareness Month because we want to see all individuals in Saskatchewan have the opportunity to participate in Saskatchewan’s labour force,” explained Minster Duncan.
“We are at our best, when the people who make up our organizations truly reflect the diversity of our community,” added Duncan.
Throughout the month, the Wor-Kin Shop is working with the business community to raise awareness of the benefits of employing people who experience disabilities. Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to call the Wor-Kin Shop and talk with an employment coordinator.
