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AMC Theatres via their FOCUS Program has partnered with community disability groups to recruit and train people with disabilities for competitive employment in their theatres nationwide. AMC has developed a company-wide hiring and training process that has lead to the successful hiring of numerous employees with a range of disabilities. In January 2012 Scott Standifer, Disability Policy & Studies, University of Missouri, wrote an overview of the project in a paper entitled AMC Theatres' FOCUS Program, Making a Difference. For more information on this project contact Human Resources at AMC via e-mail, recruitment@amctheatres.com.
Walgreens via their Inclusive Workplace initiative has become the benchmark for company-wide inclusive hiring practices. From speaking engagements to roundtable discussions, Walgreens is willing to help other companies take the first step to broadening their workforce to include employees with disabilities.
Building an Inclusive Workforce: A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining Employees with Disabilities, published by the US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy provides dozens of resources related to creating an inclusive culture as well as recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing employees with disabilities.
Business.gov has developed an online resource on Employing People with Disabilities, which focuses on the legal requirements concerning the accommodation of employees with disabilities and also dispels the myths related to ADA accommodations.
Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities provides employers with concrete evidence and business testimonials concerning the value of workers with disabilities. This is a must read for any employer.
Cornell University ILR School offers career-long learning for professionals on building diversity within the workplace. The school offers workshops and custom workplace programs on a range of diversity topics, from strategies to training. The school also offers a vast collection of research.
DBTAC - National Network of ADA Centers is comprised of 10 regional centers that provide information, training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Regional centers host both web-based and onsite training sessions and also provide a variety of education materials. For more information, call the National office at (800) 949-4232.
Disabilities at Work Radio highlights businesses that go "beyond compliance" in hiring practices concerning employees with disabilities. Broadcast every Wednesday at 12 EST, the show features executives from companies and organization that have implemented successful programs aimed at training, recruiting and/or hiring employees with disabilities.
Disability.gov has developed a comprehensive online directory of Employer Resources. Topics include Recruiting & Hiring, Interviewing, Workplace Accommodations & Supports, HR Tools & Resources, Tax Incentives, and more.
Disability and Employment Community of Practice provides a myriad of resources and information for employers that wish to hire people with disabilities. Resources include video roundtables, podcasts, articles and more, which tackle such topics as myths about hiring people with disabilities, best employment practices, benefits of hiring people with disabilities, and much more.
Disability Program Navigator: Technical Assistance Project has created a series of 30 second trainings for employers that provide information on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and how to go about doing that. Each training provides links to helpful resources.
Diversity World works with businesses in diversifying their workplaces. More specifically, they offer customizable training workshops, seminars and conferences as well as diversity project management services. For more information, call (204) 487-0307 or e-mail info@diversityworld.com.
Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN) supports employers in recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing qualified individuals with disabilities. Employers can receive no cost consultation, technical assistance, customized training, access to comprehensive online resources, and referral to state and local community-based organizations serving job seekers with disabilities. To learn how your company can tap into the vast pool of talented workers with disabilities, call 1-855-AskEARN (275-3276).
HirePotential "is a national consulting and employment firm that works with corporations committed to diversity by assisting them with integrating, accommodating and employing the Untapped WorkforceÉincluding people with disabilities, mature workers, veterans and individuals from other [untapped] niche groups." Services include a job posting service, employee placement, accessibility consulting and diversity training. For more information, call (888) 590-8808.
IRS: Tax Benefits for Businesses that Have Employees with Disabilities provides an overview of the tax credits available to small businesses who hire people with disabilities. Some of the credits include the Work Opportunity Credit, which provides a credit up to 40 percent of the first $6,000 of the first annual salary of a qualified employee, the Disabled Access Credit, which provides a credit for the expenditures related to accommodations for employees with disabilities, and more.Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodation and the employability of people with disabilities. Additionally, they offer information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. JAN is a service of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. For more information, check out their website or call (800) 526-7234.
National Organization on Disability has developed a nice list of resources that focus on Employment Best Practices concerning the hiring of people with disabilities and fostering an inclusive company culture.
Office for Disability Employment Policy provides resources on labor market information and demographic trends, flexible work arrangements such as telework, and the economic and other benefits to employers when they recruit, hire, and retain people with disabilities. Explore topics such as Recruitment and Retention, Accommodations and Tax Incentives For Employers. The ODEP has also developed a helpful Employment Checklist For Hiring Persons With Disabilities.
Society for Human Resource Management has developed a Disability Employment Resource Page, which offers the latest news concerning programs and practices for hiring people with disabilities as well as resources that can guide hiring managers in recruiting, hiring and managing employees with disabilities.
Think Beyond the Label provides businesses with up-to-date information, tools and the state and local resources they need to hire people with disabilities and integrate them into their workforce.
US Chamber of Commerce has developed an online resource for employers entitled HR Assistance for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities. This resource provides links to technical assistance and employer training resources and also provides a list of tax incentives available to employers who actively recruit and hire employees with disabilities.
US Small Business Administration: Hiring People with Disabilities highlights the various programs that encourage the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities. This article also provides technical information concerning the laws surrounding the employment and accommodation of people with disabilities.
What Can You Do: Campaign for Disability Employment provides a range of resources to employers concerning the hiring of people with disabilities. Topics include, Incentives & Return on Investment, Recruiting, Interviewing & Hiring, Achieving Workplace Success, and Retaining Valued Employees. Employers are also encouraged to share their ideas and solutions.
Worksupport.com is a project of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Supports and Job Retention. The center can assist employers in developing workplace supports for employees with disabilities, develop mentoring programs for college students with disabilities and more. This website also features links to a number of helpful resources. For more information, call (804) 828-1851.
Accessible Employment.org is a national job board dedicated to including disabled employees in today's workforce. Accessible Employment.org was started by the New Jersey Business Leadership Network (NJBLN) which in turn was established with generous support by the Henry H. Kessler Foundation. They allow employers to include qualified disabled candidates in their employee recruitment efforts. To learn more or if you have a question, contact them through workplacediversity.com by calling (973)992-7311.
CareerOneStop is the nation's publicly-funded resource for jobseekers and businesses. Find jobs - from entry level to technical to professional to CEO. Locate public workforce services in your area. Explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, learn which careers are hot, get resume writing tips and job interview strategies, and much more!
DisABLEDperson.com and its state of the art online recruitment application, RecruitABILITY is a non-profit organization committed to providing an online, targeted recruiting site that effectively connects proactive employers with job seekers with disabilities. They offer their service free of charge to all federal, state, local, public and private agencies that deal with employment of disabled Americans. This is now TOTALLY FREE to both individuals and corporations. You can now do Resume Posting, Job Posting and Resume Search all FREE! This web site is nationally based reaching all 50 of the United States and its territories. It can hold 2 million job posts and 5 million resumes at any given time making it virtually limitless. The site also includes helpful information for employers, job seekers and agencies.
Hire Diversity is an online jobs database focusing on the employment of minority populations. Job seekers can search for positions from a number of companies and can also post their resumes on their website. Visit this site to learn more.
Hire Disability Solutions is a jobsite dedicated to increasing the employment of people with disabilities. Registered individuals may post their resume and search for "disability-minded" employers who are actively seeking disabled job candidates. Registration is free.
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is a Federally sponsored recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated postsecondary students and recent graduates with disabilities. This program prescreens applicants via a comprehensive interview process on an annual basis, ensuring only the most qualified students are referred. Private sector employers can access the WRP database, via AskEarn.org: Workforce Recruitment Program. Public sector employers can request a password via the WRP website.
WorkplaceDiversity.com is an online job search that offers minority populations an opportunity to search for employment among corporations that are committed to diversifying their workforce. The website features diversity profiles of various corporations, news relating to specific groups, including those with disabilities, and more.
CEO Council of the National Organization on Disability offers business leaders support and resources for building a diversified workforce that includes people with disabilities. CEO Council members and their companies receive resources for building a universally inclusive workplace, guidance on expanding successful recruitment of people with disabilities, and workplace safety advice for employees with disabilities.
US Business Leadership Network promotes best practices in hiring, retaining, and marketing to people with disabilities. There are currently 55 Business Leadership Network affiliates in 32 states. Businesses can join BLN affiliates to both learn and share how to expand diversity recruiting efforts to include people with disabilities. Employers who participate in BLN activities can expect to:
To learn more, check out the Network's website or e-mail info@usbln.org.
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