Resources for Employers
The following website links provide valuable information on disability issues and employment.
U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
Part of a national initiative to increase work opportunities for
people with disabilities, this site offers information on policy analysis,
technical assistance, innovative practices and strategies, plus education
and outreach.
Job
Accommodation Network
Provides technical assistance on
job accommodations and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
U.S. Department of Justice web
resource offers information and technical assistance on the ADA.
Disability
and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) Northwest
Valuable tools and links to assist businesses with their compliance efforts
to the ADA.
Diversity World
A valuable resource
on employment issues and workforce diversity. Monthly online newsletters
by Denise Bissonnette and Rob McInnes are both insightful and inspiring.
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Money to Spend
People with disabilities represent $1 trillion in annual aggregate consumer spending. Savvy companies will capitalize on their presence in the workforce to influence the development of products and services targeted to their needs.*
* U.S. Chamber of Commerce
