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Recruiting People with Disabilities: Accessibility vs. Accommodation – Does the Difference Matter?
We know that we need to provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application process, but how about accessibility? Is it really necessary to go that far?
Consider the following example. To make a restroom accessible, we would want to make it large enough for a wheelchair and provide handrails. We would adjust the toilet roll holder to the proper height and install automatic flushing. We might even provide a button to the side of door, to make it easier to open.
#InclusionWorks for Employers
I had the great opportunity to attend the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) national conference, an annual meeting of companies with a demonstrated commitment to a disability-inclusive workplace. As always, the event was a very fitting prelude to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Focus on the Ability: A Journey to Work
Some may remember John Robinson as one of the keynote speakers at our 2014 Annual Meeting & Conference. Born a congenital amputee, John discussed his lifelong journey with our audience and shared stories that reflected his remarkable tenacity, talent and ability...
A Look at Military Spouse Employment on Military Spouse Appreciation Day
The following post was authored by Jamie Boyle, Assistant Editor of the Military Service Employment Journal (MSEJ), and is being shared with permission from our partner, Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN). This article was featured in the April 2016...
Employing People with Disabilities | A Personal Reflection
My 27 year-old son, Austin, has autism. Like most parents with a child with a disability, we share the same wish: to live just one day longer than our child. What happens after we are gone? Can we ever earn and save enough to provide our child a fulfilling life of...
Is Your Website Hampering Disability Recruiting?
The following guest post was written by Marc Zablatsky, Vice President and General Manager at Sitecues. Employers committed to disability recruitment often fail to maintain websites that are usable to target applicant groups. A website that is difficult for any...
ATN@Work: Brewing up hope for adults with autism
The following blog post is being republished with permission of Autism Speaks. View the original post. "Made by Mavericks," is a barista training program for individuals with developmental disabilities being run at the flagship Coffee Shed store operating inside...
Your Dollars @ Work: Farm is growing solutions for autism employment
The following post is being republished with permission from Autism Speaks. View the original post. Check out this blog from one of our Community Grant recipients in Illinois! They have pioneered a working farm solution for adults with autism that teaches them...
Shining Light Upon National Autism Awareness Month
Did you know that more than 3.5 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by autism, whether themselves, friends, or family members? Autism is a developmental disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and socialize – and it’s the fastest growing...
Changing the Spectrum: Autism in the Workplace
The following post was authored by Leslie Long and David Kearon and is being shared with permission from our partner, Autism Speaks. This October marks the 70th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), an opportunity for us all to...
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