Alternatives, Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1993 Page: ATTACHMENT
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New Alternatives to inform
employers of untapped
labor sourcest is my distinct pleasure to introduce
all our readers to our first issue of
ALTERNATIVES. This quarterly publi-
cation has been developed to inform
the community about the abilities of a
wonderful economic resource, that for the
most part, has been left underutilized. I am
referring to individuals in our population
who have a disability. In the coming year it
is my hope that this newsletter will help to
educate employeers throughout the commu-
nity about the abilities of these individuals,
and at the same time spotlight some of their
accomplishments. As the Director of
Gateway Industries, I have seen first hand
what the human spirit can accomplish if
only given the chance. Fifteen years ago
most people with disabilities who wanted
to work did not have many alternatives.
The old model of working in a workshop is
very quickly becoming a thing of the past,
and rightfully so. Today with modern train-
ing methods and advancement in adaptive
devices snore and more people are joining
the workforce as productive members of
society, and yes, paying their share of taxes
too. Even Congress has affirmed this grow-
-ng movement with the recent passage of
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)securing the rights of these individuals to a
more productive and fruitful life.
In this issue we feature some of the activi-
ties sponsored by Gateway Industries in
coordination with National Disability
Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Every October we take some time from our
busy schedules to recognize the efforts of
individuals that we helped obtain jobs and
have met or exceeded their individual voca-
tional goals. Of course, we also use this
time of year to express our appreciation to
all those who make it possible, the employ-
ers who have hired people we referred. In
our next issue we hope to get down to busi-
ness and have more features on employ-
ment issues that can be of help to all
employers in the ever changing business
world. Until then, we hope that you enjoy
reading this issue and encourage you to call
our office at (210) 724-5507 to learn more
about our employment services.By Ernesto A. Santos
Director, Gateway Industries
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