I hope no one takes offense to this question, your responses would help out a lot.
I'm Cindy mom to Melanie (4.5) and Matthew (3) (both right bpi).
I'm currently working on my MBA. Our group paper is focusing on hiring and retaining employees in small businesses. I have found research that supports advantages of hiring disabled individuals. Can you all shed some light on this for me. Give me your opinions, qualities you bring to the table? Any responses would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Cindy
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Well I don't know if I can speak for everyone, but I can tell you that in my career, what I brought to the table that was different from most of my colleagues, was a sense of compassion and an innate flexibility. I was a good problem solver because I could see ways AROUND a situation and often brought in ideas not considered by anyone else that became good compromise solutions. I think living with a disability gives one these skills.
Nancy
Nancy
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Nancy
What you are speaking about is very consistent with the research we've found. It's nice be able to actually speak with people about it, rather than to rely on what you read.
Thanks.
Cindy
What you are speaking about is very consistent with the research we've found. It's nice be able to actually speak with people about it, rather than to rely on what you read.
Thanks.
Cindy
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i think the way we react to things and the way we say things is differnt.
There was a guy in work the other week who had tow "arm" you know what i mean. he said "you'll get used to this trying to juggle and find your money." i didn't laugh wsn't funny i do it every day of the week. he said i was probably to younf to understand what he meant. so i turned round and said i do it efery day and can only use omne hand!. i think sometimes we're a bit more up front about it as well rather than hiding it( but not always!)
There was a guy in work the other week who had tow "arm" you know what i mean. he said "you'll get used to this trying to juggle and find your money." i didn't laugh wsn't funny i do it every day of the week. he said i was probably to younf to understand what he meant. so i turned round and said i do it efery day and can only use omne hand!. i think sometimes we're a bit more up front about it as well rather than hiding it( but not always!)
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Kath
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
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Cindy
Sorry I am late with this response. I think Nancy hit it right on the head.
I feel that creativity, flexibility and persistence were key to my ability to preform at work and in most areas of my life. Disabled people are challenged when it comes to ordinary tasks that they bring to the workplace their natural ability to cope under stress and to compensate for constant challenges.
Kathleen M
Sorry I am late with this response. I think Nancy hit it right on the head.
I feel that creativity, flexibility and persistence were key to my ability to preform at work and in most areas of my life. Disabled people are challenged when it comes to ordinary tasks that they bring to the workplace their natural ability to cope under stress and to compensate for constant challenges.
Kathleen M
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Carolyn J
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- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Hello....I want to add my "2 cents". Everything Nancy and Kathleen said is exactly my experience 100%. I am LOBPI and now 66yr. old.
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
Carolyn J
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Adult LOBPI
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Kathleen,
No need to apologize for lateness, I appreciate the response.
Cindy
No need to apologize for lateness, I appreciate the response.
Cindy
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Everyone,
Thank you so much for your responses.
Cindy
Thank you so much for your responses.
Cindy