There is a large misconception that the ADA is burdensome for businesses. Some employers fear that people with disabilities would be unreliable, unproductive employees. Bender Consulting Services Inc. of Robinson Township, Allegheny County, sends employees with disabilities into other companies on assignments in the information systems field. Owner Joyce A. Bender said she has proven that a company can flourish with workers who are disabled. And she said her employees have proven that people with disabilities can do exemplary work.
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With assistive devices that enable them to operate computers by voice and even with their feet, people with disabilities say they will be qualified for many of those jobs. The disability community complains that it has had a difficult time publicizing its quest for independence and self-determination. Chrzanowski asked why. Chrzanowski began operating the Chantilly, Va., news service in January, saying no national news service or syndicate paid enough attention to disability issues. She figured low-cost articles would appeal to the mainstream media.