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• Learn the "Why" and "How" of Hiring Employees with Disabilities

• Find Qualified Candidates with Disabilities

• Join an Employer Network

Learn the "Why" and "How" of Hiring 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.

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.

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.

Disability.gov has developed a comprehensice online resource on Employing People with Disabilities. Topics include Recruiting & Hiring, Interviewing, Workplace Accommodations & Supports, HR Tools & Resources, Tax Incentives, and more.

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.

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 Workforce…including 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.

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.

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. The ODEP has also developed a helpful Employment Checklist For Hiring Persons With Disabilities.

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.

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.

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Find Qualified Candidates

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.

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.

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Join an Employer Network

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: