Everybody's Handicapped

195317 min 10 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Ernest Reid

Script: George Blackburn

Produced by Graphic Films Ltd. for the Canadian Department of Labour.

This title is an acquisition.

A National Employment Service placement officer learns that in the man who is physically disabled he has as good a product to sell as in the one without a disability - that the properly placed so-called disabled worker is no more disabled vocationally than the ordinary worker. In support, the film shows many instances of exceptional job performance by disabled workers, illustrating that, from the employer's point of view, physical limitations are amply compensated for by greater efficiency, less absenteeism and a lower accident rate.

Subject categories


  • Work and Labour Relations > Employment Agencies, Programs and ServicesPersons with Disabilities
  • People with disabilities > People with Physical DisabilitiesWorking Life

Credits


director
Ernest Reid
script
George Blackburn
photography
Osmond H. Borradaile

Awards


  • Honourable Mention - Category: Non-theatrical - Government SponsoredGenie Awards
  • Recognition of MeritAnnual Golden Reel Film Festival - Film Council of America