Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
I got involved with the IASE Initiative
through the Mayo Employability office
here in the Belmullet region.
And they approached me and said,
would I like to take on a participant in
Job Shadow with a disability.
It was my first experience and I did enjoy
it as it was an eye opener to me,
to see a person with a disability,
not just see the disability
and to see the work they're able to do
and also their personality.
Well, the staff here were very good and
it opened their eyes to the new experience as well
and would welcome more again to come.
If I was to take on employment here in my outlet
now as today, I would go to my local
Mayo Employment Office, as in Job Shadowing
and bring on somebody with a disability
that would enjoy working in the retail area.
What I would say to other employers is
give it a go and give it a chance.