Windmills was a program designed to shatter attitudinal barriers regarding hiring people with disabilities. Since its inception and until 2005. The Governor’s Committee has over seen several revisions that have modified Windmills to reflect the current language, laws, technology and social trends relating to the culture of disability. Windmills is now governed by Milt Wright & Associates, Inc. and was highlighted in the American Journal of Rehabilitation, resulting in a 14 year study on attitudes and barriers to employment. Windmill identifies employers attitudes and misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities and educates employers on the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities.
Speaker: Danielle Hackworth has been an Employment Coordinator/Business Specialist with the CA DOR for 5 years. Born and raised in Shasta County, working with people with various disabilities and abilities has been one of the most rewarding positions in her career. She loves working with businesses and community members to education on the abilities and accommodations needed of the employee
Speaker: Melissa Forseth has been an Employment Coordinator/Business Specialist with the CA DOR
for 3 years. Born and raised in Shasta County, she never thought her career would lead her to working for a State agency, let alone with people who have disabilities. Coming from being the office manager of her family business, she has a strong perspective of values business owners.