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BENEFITS AND USEFUL TOOLS FOR EMPLOYERS
What
Companies Are Saying About Their Experience Employing Persons
with Developmental Disabilities.
“I
have been consistently provided with employees who fit the need
of my operation…they have performed admirably and the community
response has been positive…” – Mike Supranowicz,
Store Manager, Big Y
“It’s
a win-win situation for both employer and employee. Employers
get dependable, dedicated people who are ready to learn”
– Sandy Colpack, Human Resources, JPS, Elastromerics
Something
must be going right when more than 300 companies in Western Massachusetts,
large and small, in both urban and rural settings, have successfully
hired persons with developmental disabilities. These companies
are saying that persons with developmental disabilities work just
as hard as other workers, are as reliable and punctual, and are
not any more difficult or costly to supervise.
“They
[businesses] need to know that 90 percent of first-time employers
of workers with disabilities are so pleased with their performance
that they look for more. They need to know that 87 percent of
CEO’s and top managers who have hired people with disabilities
said they would encourage others to do so.” - Presidential
Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities
The
Benefits to Employing this Underutilized Workforce in Western
Massachusetts:
- Save
money and time by reducing advertising, screening, interviewing
and training expenses
- No
finder’s fees or commissions to pay
- Reduce
employee turnover by matching pre-screened, and dependable individuals
with job vacancies
- Access
a labor pool for permanent, temporary and/or seasonal positions
on a full time or part time basis
- Gain
knowledge of disability employment practices and benefit from
consultation and years of expertise
- Improve
morale from a diverse work force inclusive of workers with disabilities
- Eligibility
for tax credits
For
More Information:
Business
Leadership Network: An employer-led venture of the U.S. Department
of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, that aims to
stimulate best disability employment practices and enhance employment
opportunities for people with disabilities. http://www.usbln.com
National
Business & Disability Council: The leading resource
for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into
the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer
marketplace. http://www.nbdc.com
Office
of Disability Employment Policy: An extensive list of online fact
sheets and technical assistance materials involving disability
employment issues. http://www.dol.gov/odep/business/business.htm
The
Job Accommodation Network: An international toll-free consulting
service that provides information about job accommodations and
the employability of people with disabilities. JAN also provides
information regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
http://www.jan.wvu.edu
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