Employment First is a belief that all people with disabilities can work if they want to! It focuses on competitive, integrated employment, also known as CIE.
What does Competitive Integrated Employment mean?
Fair pay. Being paid at least minimum wage and being paid the same rate as someone without disabilities for doing the same work duties.
Full inclusion. Working alongside co-workers with and without disabilities. And feeling a sense of belonging in every aspect of the workplace.
Advancement opportunities. The chance to be promoted, get a raise, take on more responsibility, or fill a leadership role, just like anyone else.
