Helping Hands
By Dawn Nobles & Robert Waterbury

There are an estimated 43 million Americans with disabilities. They may have limited speech, sight, or mobility; a developmental disability; or a medical condition which limits some activities. Yet many are ready, willing, and able to join the workforce. Technology, creativity and flexibility are the keys to accommodating them.

Through interviews with employers, employees, and accommodations coordinators, this comprehensive video demonstrates that many workplace modifications or adaptations can be made simply by using a little ingenuity and common sense, for example, keeping aisles clear for people who use wheelchairs, or using a color-coded filing system for a person with sight limitations. It also includes tips for able-bodied employees on how to work effectively with a co-worker who has a disability. Open-Captioned.

37 minutes
© 1994
Purchase $149 DVD
Order No. QA-174

Reviews
"Packed with commonsense suggestions and creative problem solving." Video Librarian

Awards & Conference Screenings
Paralympic Disability Film Festival

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