Are there autistic employees at Disney World?

[toonaspie]

It sounds like a weird question but I am curious if anyone knows Disney's stance on hiring people who suffer from non-physical impairments such as autism and such. What kind of places do they work at in the parks?

[glendalais89]

Re: Are there autistic employees at Disney World?

The official policy is that Disney is an "EOE* - Drawing Creativity from Diversity", so I assume that they have the same chance of getting hired as anyone else. As to where they would work in the parks, I would imagine it would be somewhere where they wouldn't be able to hurt themselves or others, so maybe something backstage like costuming or the like?

*EOE - Equal Oppportunity Employer

[mrfantasmic]

Re: Are there autistic employees at Disney World?

Yes there are. From what I've seen, Costuming, Stores, Custodial, 3rd Shift Custodial, Entertainment

[Duffy]

Re: Are there autistic employees at Disney World?

i know one of the Aladdin preformer is in a wheelchair driving around happily and excitedly.

[nana]

Re: Are there autistic employees at Disney World?

is there going to be a team from miceage for the Autisim walk on Nov. 17th?