For those who haven’t yet heard of it, Plymouth Rock Studios™ is a brand new film and television digital studio complex in Plymouth, Mass., set to open in 2010. As the ROCK (as it is fondly referred to) staffs up, they knew they had the opportunity to create a movement that changes the game for people with disabilities when it comes to employment.
That’s why they’ve partnered with Best Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for friendships and integrated employment. As it is, there’s an 80 percent unemployment rate for people with disabilities. Like the Arc, Best Buddies and now Plymouth Rock Studios are working to change that.
The ROCK is committed to working with Best Buddies to be a leader in its jobs program through the ROCK Educational Cooperative, and is proud to introduce the newest ROCK employee, Peter Johnson.
Have a look at this short video created by the gang at Plymouth Rock Studios, as part of their daily webisodes, aptly titled The Series.
Thanks to everyone at Plymouth Rock Studios and The Series. We greatly appreciate your work towards employment equality.
