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The work: Meet people and expand their social networks.

Work acts as a training opportunity to develop and improve social skills and develop friendly and supportive relationships.

The support provided by co-workers can change someone’s life experience from one of isolation to one of feeling part of a community.

But it’s not just about the paycheck. Work makes people happier. If you’re a person with a disability and are thinking about work, there is something you should know: People with disabilities who work are healthier and happier than people with disabilities who are unemployed.

It’s becoming more common to see people with disabilities in a wide range of jobs throughout the community. Significant barriers to employment still exist, but progress is being made. Individuals with even the most severe disabilities have shown that they can be successful at work, changing their lives and changing the way people with disabilities are viewed in society.