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Sibs & Employment
The Sibling Leadership Network
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0:51
Introductions
4:18
Currently, just under 18% of individuals with disabilities in the US are employed. Why do you think that number is so low?
8:31
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 impacted your own career path?
34:32
What resources or advice would you recommend for any siblings or self-advocates out there preparing to get out there and help each other find a good job?
38:54
Any parting words of encouragement for current job seekers in our communities?
The Sibling Leadership Network
Sibs & Employment
Jun 13, 2022
Season 1
Episode 13
The Sibling Leadership Network
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.
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
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
