Here’s what people with disabilities want you to know

How can you empower people with disabilities 

in their employment journey? 

As a service provider, you play a crucial role in the job search process for people with disabilities. But, how often do you ask the consumer you’re working with how smoothly the process is going for them? We talked to people with disabilities to get their feedback on what they think you should know as you assist them in their employment journey. Here’s what they had to say. 

"Your investment in me makes my life better and helps me experience the benefits of work just like anyone else.”  

– Karl 

“I’m not neurotypical and may not pick up on certain social cues. But [seeing this as a weakness] would be a mistake because my disability allows me to catch things others might miss."  

– Asha 

“An individual is more than their disability. Service providers, and the general public, must value everyone equally and realize that each person can make a positive impact on society." 

– Alex 

To find more resources for service providers, head to our website. 

Service Provider Resources

About Hire Me SC 

People with disabilities can work, want to work, and should be afforded every opportunity to work. Powered by Able South Carolina and SCDEC, Hire Me SC is a campaign that promotes a culture of inclusion across the state of South Carolina, one in which employment for every individual, disability or not, is the norm rather than the exception. 

Learn more at https://www.hiremesc.org/. 

Hire Me SC

720 Gracern Road Suite 106

Columbia, South Carolina 29210

803.779.5121 | hiremesc@able-sc.org