Stuttering affects the speech of 1 out of every 100 adults.
As such, employers are likely to encounter people who stutter in the workforce or among job applicants. However…
Stuttering does not need to be a barrier to success on the job!
People who stutter can develop excellent communication skills. Many people who stutter have achieved success in a wide variety of jobs and professions.
Still, employment discrimination does exist.
Stuttering is widely misunderstood. People who stutter have been passed over for job opportunities and promotions because of their stuttering. In some cases, their skills and talents may be overlooked or underutilized because of misconceptions, common myths, and negative stereotypes about stuttering.
How to work with people who stutter
Check out these resources to learn more about stuttering and how it can affect workplace cultures and employees
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