Invisible Condition - Ep 012 - Disability is diversity - Myles Wallace

Send us Fan MailHiring someone with a disability is a risk and a liability so we try not to go there. People with disabilities don’t perform as well so we avoid hiring someone with a disability.Guess what? You most likely have people in your organization who live with a disability, you just can’t see it. It’s invisible or non-apparent. So, today we dive into the often unexplored and undervalued world of employment for people with disabilities. Myles Wallace is a disability inclusion partner at Peak Performers and a passionate board game designer. Myles brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to our conversation, offering valuable insights into the intersection of disability and employment. His journey, marked by profound hearing loss since infancy, is a testament to overcoming barriers and finding fulfillment both in a career and personal passions. This episode is going to challenge perceptions and inspire as we explore the nuances of creating inclusive work environments and the transformative power of acknowledging and accommodating disabilities in the professional world. Whether you're an employer, a job seeker, or simply someone looking to understand more about this vital topic, this conversation with Myles is a must-listen.SummaryMyle and Tim’s conversation explores the topic of employment for people with disabilities. Our guest, Myles Wallace, shares his personal experience with disability and his work as a disability inclusion partner. The conversation covers bias and discrimination in the workplace and the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. It also provides advice for job seekers with disabilities and encourages businesses to create inclusive environments and hire people with disabilities.TakeawaysCreating an inclusive workplace environment benefits both employees and businesses.Bias and discrimination can be overcome through education, open communication, and a willingness to learn.Hiring people with disabilities can lead to increased profitability, productivity, and employee retention.Job seekers with disabilities should feel empowered to disclose their disability and ask for accommodations.Businesses should actively seek to hire people with disabilities and create inclusive hiring practices.Contact Links:Website - peakperformers.orgLinkedIn - Myles WallaceResources:Peak Performers - A nonprofit staffing agency where every job is an opportunity.NEARLY HALF OF ACCOMMODATIONS FOR DISABLED WORKERS HAVE NO COSTSupport the showThanks for listening, I appreciate you!  Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timreitsmaWebsite: invisiblecondition.comSubscribe: invisiblecondition.com/subscribeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kDTQ9eTFpWFDID9vsXFxWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-invisible-condition-podcast/id1703432562Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisible_condition/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Invisible_Condition