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In a time when companies are
outsourcing abroad, Habitat International, a Tennessee based carpet
manufacturer, has managed to achieve superior levels of productivity
at home, often two to three times greater than its competition.
Habitat's secret?
They hire the people no one else will.
At Habitat three of every four workers
have a physical or mental disability. They earn normal wages and are
cross-trained on every job. They work harder, with less supervision,
lower turnover and an unparalleled level of loyalty.
Able! is Habitat's story. It's a powerful and moving tale of
personal courage, deep commitment and challenging expectations. It's
a story of success and personal triumph. It'll change the way you
think about business . . . and the people around you.
The Ripple Effect
This special second edition of Able! was inspired
by Habitat's dynamic effect on the business world and the disabled
community since its initial publication in 2005. Able!
has had a tremendous effect on larger corporations such as
Walgreens, Office Max, Goodwill, and Best Buy, inspiring them to
hire individuals previously unconsidered for employment. This new
edition includes special contributions from:
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Randy Lewis, SVP of
Operations & Logistics for Walgreens
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George Kessinger, CEO of
Goodwill Industries
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The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge,
Chairman of the Board of the National Organization on
Disability, First Secretary of Homeland Security and Former
Governor of Pennsylvania
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Charles F. Dey, Vice
Chairman of the Board of the National Organization on Disability
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Carol Glazer, Executive
Director, National EmployAbility Partnership, National
Organization on Disability
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Anita Porco, Vice President
of Affiliate Network, United Cerebral Palsy
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Rick Rader, MD,
Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Parent Magazine, President,
American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry and
American Association on Health and Disability
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Ralph Boston, 1960 Olympic
Long Jump Champion
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And many
others!
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