00:00This time last year after I got my diagnosis, it looked like things weren't going to be good for me.
00:06But APM helping me get a job has been major.
00:11I have autoimmune disease.
00:13I was 23 years old when my eyes got attacked from my immune system.
00:17It was really hard.
00:19He was really like down on himself.
00:22Always going like, what can I do as a blind person?
00:25As a partner hearing that does break your heart a little bit.
00:29APM's goal was finding Ben meaningful employment.
00:33Something that's not just a job.
00:35APM helping me get a job has been great.
00:38I'm a safety support officer in the Clarence Valley Council.
00:42I have all this assistive technology to help me work.
00:45There's so much support out there with workplace modifications.
00:48It is possible to have an inclusive disability environment.
00:52Ben's done so much for us since he's been here.
00:55It's been fantastic.
00:56When you can see the rewards, when you can see how it's changed Ben, it's so worth it.
01:01Granger lights up the place.
01:03He's Ben's assistant dog.
01:05People love Granger.
01:07He's very cheeky.
01:10Since Ben's been working with us, he's proud of himself.
01:14I find his confidence has gotten so much better.
01:17It's just been amazing to see the growth in him.
01:20If a person was feeling apprehensive about employing someone with a disability,
01:24I would just tell them just to do it.
01:26Look at their ability, look at their skills.
01:28Everyone has something to offer to a workplace.
