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Workshop Day at the Capitol Brings Showcase and Dialogue
Over 60 representatives—managers, staff, parents, and employees—from 30 Missouri workshops were on hand Wednesday, Jan. 24, for MASWM’s Workshop Goods and Services Day at the Capitol.
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24The annual event is a chance for workshop supporters to show state leaders the dramatic range of workshop products and services – and talk about what workshops do that is often unseen outside of workshops.
Several shops brought jigs and other adaptive devices custom made to help employees with disabilities in ways that private businesses rarely attempt. Others showcased the array of products and services that workshops deliver to both local businesses and large corporations.
Legislators were impressed, with several noting they didn’t realize the extent of workshops involvement in Missouri’s economy or the many efforts to provide employment choice for Missourians with disabilities.
“It’s a great opportunity for Missouri’s leaders to see what workshops do on many levels,” MASWM President Rob Libera said.
For more information on Missouri workshops and MASWM, visit moworkshops.org.