Belonging Matters Podcast26 Okt 2022

Series 2: Episode 5) The Productivity Fallacy; Why people are more than just how fast their hands move - Michael Callahan

How do we reconcile disability with productivity? First things first, we can, and in this episode Michael Callan explains how by introducing the Productivity Fallacy.

Michael Callahan

Michael Callahan has consulted throughout the US, Canada and Europe in the area of employment and transition for the past forty years. He has worked with Marc Gold & Associates (MG&A) for forty-three years, and has served as president of the organisation since Marc Gold’s death in 1982. MG&A is a network of consultants that provides technical assistance to systems, agencies and families interested in ensuring the complete community participation of persons with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities. In 2000, Michael joined three other colleagues to form a non-profit organisation, Employment for All. Michael’s current work focuses primarily on Customised Employment, Discovery and Systematic Instruction/Job Coaching for adults and youth with significant intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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This podcast is an edited version taken from: Calllahan, M. (2010). The Productivity Fallacy: why people are worth more than just how fast their hands move. In TASH Connections Spring 2010 vol.36, #2.

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