83 - Jeremy Opperman on Employment and Disability 02 – A Reality Check

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Returning to the subject of employment and disability, in this episode inclusion specialist, Jeremy Opperman, and I explore some of the myths that impact on employment.

This is the second phase of Jeremy’s tri-nocular perspective model: the human rights lens, which he refers to as the reality check.

During our conversation we discuss:
1 the prevalence of disability in society
2 Under-employment of persons with disabilities
3 the perceived lack of skills amongst the disabled sector
4 The danger of stereotyping disability
5 the challenge of accessible transport
6 Physical accessibility
7 The indiscriminate nature of disability

Reach out to Jeremy at:
Web: www.disabilitydesk.co.za
Email: jeremy@disabilitydesk.co.za
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-opperman

I’d love to hear from you – contact me at
Web: https://www.loisstrachan.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loisstrachanspeaker

This episode edited by Craig Strachan using Hindenburg PRO – find out more on Hindenburg.com
Credits and music by Charlie Dyasi of Naledi Media.
5 Jul 2023 English South Africa Society & Culture · Non-Profit

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