CIICA CONVERSATION: YOUNG ADULTS WITH CI TRANSITION TO THE WORKPLACE

The CIICA Conversation for young adults with CI focused on the transition to the work place:

• the challenges of job applications
• the challenges and opportunities in the workplace

Thirteen CI users from 8 countries participated and the conversation was led by Qais Khan, Jana Beneito and Sam Egerton Kemp, with several others who are eager to change things. Thanks to all who  joined us and we look forward to a growing group! Download the Summary CIICA Conversation Young Adults (Transition from education to the workplace)

The struggles in the workplace are so much more complex (than in education) it is the first time in our lives that we are confronted with quite an ableist culture and we are dealing in a professional setting with colleagues and clients. … so talking about awareness.. trying to articulate the language this is what we need.

I think we have made massive progress with it.. it is also showing not only can we do these things but i think society actually has a lot to learn from deaf people…  as we open up so many doors for people with other disabilities or needs… people have a lot to learn from us.