The Value Employees with Down syndrome or Other Disabilities Add To Employers

with Joshua Komyerov of the Massachusetts Down syndrome Congress and Collette Divitto of Collettey's Cookies

People with Down syndrome are ready to work if given the chance. The Massachusetts Down syndrome Congress's Your Next Star Employment program breaks down barriers to employment for individuals living with Down syndrome or other disabilities. MDSC's Joshua Komyerov and Collettey's Cookies, Collette Divitto, explain

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Oct 23, 2022

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary
Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team
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