The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce explores the impact of those with developmental disabilities and differently-abled people in the workforce and why inclusion and diversity are essential. Why was this an important book for you to write?
It is my hope that this book inspires and educates the general public about the amazing opportunities to connect with their neighbors who live with different abilities.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
It was important to share all of the information, the good, bad, shocking, beautiful, and inspiring.
What experience in your life has had the biggest impact on your writing?
From my first experience with discrimination of people with different abilities, I felt the desire to work to change negative feelings into acceptance.
What is one thing you hope readers take away from your book?
Everyone has abilities; we need to take the time to meet people where they are, not where we want them to be. The most important thing is readers know people who have different abilities are important to the workforce.
In The Secrets of the Hidden Workforce, Lisa Toth tells readers her story of falling in love with a population of people often overlooked and under valued. Toth not only saw value in the differently-abled, but also their potential to bring something society needed to the table. Always one to root for the underdog, she saw a way she could help by identifying the right jobs and find onramps for them to join the workforce. Toth created a staffing agency to do just this – help this gifted group of people find work that they can be proud of and find fufilling. The book is written in a memoir style, full of stories and lessons learned. Be prepared to be inspired as you learn about the good, the bad and the ugly. Toth shares it all with refreshing honesty, while making a compelling case for embracing diversity and inclusivity for this often underemployed population.
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