This month we speak with three sibling employment experts to discuss sib employment and how we can best support and advocate with our siblings with disabilities. Our guests are:
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Highlights:
- “Disability, non-disability; finding employment is hard." -Byran Dai
- “There are abilities beyond what they may see for that family member with a disability and sometimes siblings get a front row seat to that” -Ryan Rotundo
- “We have that unique position of being a built-in ally.” -Byran Dai
- “When I try to create a better life for him, I'm creating a better life for myself too.” -Mike Carmody
- “Strong talent is going to come from this community.” -Byran Dai
In this episode:
- 00:51 - Introductions
- 04:18 - Currently, just under 18% of individuals with disabilities in the US are employed. Why do you think that number is so low?
- 08:31 - What challenges or roadblocks do our siblings with disabilities face when trying to be gainfully employed?
- 12:30 - Are racial discrimination and gender inequity concerns for our siblings as well?
- 14:03 - What role can siblings play in supporting their brother or sister with disabilities in employment?
- 21:58 - How can we, as siblings, best advocate with our siblings with disabilities for inclusive and equitable employment opportunities?
- 26:05 - How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed employment for individuals with disabilities and their families?
- 31:09 - How has being a sibling of an individual with disabi
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