CareerScope: John Robinson on Navigating the Job Market With a Disability

“It’s up to us.”

Today’s guest, John Robinson, President and CEO of Our Ability, says that positive change is possible, but it is up to us to create a world built around inclusion. John is committed to connecting individuals with disabilities with education and employment through mentoring, workshops, public speaking and job placement.

John was named one of ten White House (Obama) Champions of Change for Disability Employment in 2013 and in 2018 he was presented with the Chamber Champion Award in recognition of actions that have advanced the mission of the Capital Region (NY) Chamber. John is also the subject of the public television documentary series, “Get Off Your Knees: The John Robinson Story” that can be seen all over the world. Syracuse University Press published an autobiography with the same title in 2009.

In today’s episode, John discusses the #1 issue that people with disabilities are facing right now, the technologies that have helped him, and what the current and future job climate looks like for individuals with disabilities.

00:24 - Welcome and introducing John!

00:50 - John’s experience.

04:05 - What is the #1 issue that people with disabilities are facing right now?

05:35 - What are the technologies that you use?

07:43 - Do you think companies understand that working from home opens up a wider applicant pool?

09:17 - What would you like vocational rehab counselors to know?

11:26 - What do you see for the future?

14:08 - What is working better than 20 years ago?

15:36 - It’s up to us all.

Connect with John at:

ourability.com

LinkedIn: John Robinson

Facebook: Our Ability

Instagram: @our_ability