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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:
- Ryan Rotundo, Sibling, Manager of Employment Programs at the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) (rrotundo@ndss.org)
- Byran Dai , Sibling, CEO and Co-founder of Daivergent (bdai@daivergent.com)
- Mike Carmody, Sibling, Executive Leader, Opportunity Knocks, (mike@opportunityknocksnow.org)
Access the transcript of this episode here.
Disability, non-disability; finding employment is hard.” -Byran Dai
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When I try to create a better life for him, I’m creating a better life for myself too.” -Mike Carmody
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- CEO Commission for Disability Employment
- SLN COVID-19 Resource Center
- Microsoft Career Connector
- Inclusively
- List of State Agencies
- List of State Vocational Rehabs
- Rangam
- Special Olympics
- Buddy Walks
- Tim’s Place
- North Carolina Council in Developmental Disabilities
- WIPA (Work Incentives Planning and Assistance)
- CWIX (Community Work Incentive Coordinators)
- Section 14C
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
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 disabilities
We have that unique position of being a built-in ally.” -Byran Dai