She called the agency and told them that she was in need of someone to fill a ticket taker position. The job duties included answering customer questions, taking and tearing tickets, and directing customers to the proper location. Within a matter of hours, an application had been completed and delivered to Ms. Booth's desk. Ms. Booth interviewed and hired the young lady that had been referred by the supported employment agency. My main concern was how the general public would perceive her.
People can be cruel.
This month marked the employee's six-month anniversary. Ms. Booth suggested that if other businesses are thinking of hiring someone with a disability that they should give it a try. Everybody needs a fair chance. We are all human.