Testimony on work incentives in Social Security Disability Programs

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Russell, Deb

Affiliations: Outreach and Employee Services Supply Chain and Logistics, Walgreens Co., Deerfield, IL, USA

Abstract: Deb Russell, Diversity and Inclusion, Walgreens Co., Deerfield, Illinois, relates Walgreen's experience with Disability Inclusion Programs and Social Security Disability Programs. The process of disability inclusion proved beneficial to Walgreen's and its employees and created further opportunity for growth. As a result of the experiences thus far, Walgreen's has sought to mentor other companies in accommodating and training persons with disabilities to be intrinsic parts of the workforce. This testimony was delivered to the United States House of Representatives, Ways and Means Committee, Subcommittees on Social Security and Human Resources.

Keywords: Social security disability programs, Walgreen's disability inclusion program

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-2012-0580

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 36, no. 1, pp. 33-37, 2012