As I explained above, my intent was not at all to ridicule or insult the programme. Instead, I was aware of the NC's track record in the area and had a few conc

As I explained above, my intent was not at all to ridicule or insult the programme. Instead, I was aware of the NC's track record in the area and had a few concerns. As a disabled person myself, I'm all for expanding workplace opportunities. As for the exemption for subminimum wage, the NC's arguments in the past have been that only federal wage and disability law applies to them, as the workers are contractors. As a result, if the sheltered workshop exemption is properly applied, the workers are only eligible for a few dollars per hour. If that federal disability exemption applies, workers only earn a few dollars per hour. Otherwise, they earn $10.35.