Sheltered workshops have given disabled individuals a chance to contribute to society through employment opportunities. But the work can often be dull and sometimes exploitative. Last summer, President Obama passed a bill that has caused some workshops to close and others to adapt. We'll look how some workshops are transforming into productive and creative spaces.
Guests:
Susan Dlouhy, president of Norwich Consulting Services, co-author of "Upcycling Sheltered Workshops"
Patty Mitchell, artist and co-author of "Upcycling Sheltered Workshops"
Kurt Schmitter, -Director of Workforce Development at Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities