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KZMU News: Friday October 4, 2019

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English - October 04, 2019 19:00 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratings
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In today’s booming economy, more and more employers are facing a shortage of workers; one that they might fill by reaching out to people with disabilities. But what about the cost of accommodations for workers with disabilities? In their series Diagnosed, our partners at Utah Public Radio take a look at some misconceptions about the cost of employing a non-typical worker, whether they need high-tech, low-tech or no-tech solutions.

[Photo: For some, using voice to text technology is a matter of convenience. For some with disabilities, it's the only way to send a text]