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Able Trust, The
Also known as the Florida Governor's Alliance for the employment of citizens with disabilities. Provides Floridians with disabilities fair employment opportunities through grant programs and public awareness.
www.abletrust.org
Disability
Frequently asked questions and answers from the AHI Employment Law Resource Center.
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Employment and Disabilities
Assistive technology products offer quality "light tech" solutions for youngsters, youth, and adults with disabilities, along with accessories to promote fun, learning, and living.
www.assisttech.com
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Mobility Impairments
Assistive technology for the disabled.
codi.buffalo.edu
BYTE Magazine
Article from October 1996, Windows 95: Aiding the Disabled .
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Chicago Light House Industries
Not-for-profit organization dedicated to employing people who are blind or visually impaired to provide quality products and services to a variety of customers, including the Federal Government, State of Illinois, architects/designers and variou...
www.chicagolighthouse.org
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Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
The mission of Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) is to provide leadership and support promoting the employment, economic self-sufficiency and independence of individuals with disabilities.
www.dors.state.md.us
Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment.
www1.dshs.wa.gov
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Small Employers And Reasonable Accommodation
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires an employer with 15 or more employees to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, unless it would cause undue hardship.
www.eeoc.gov
Reasonable Accommodation
"A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job or the work environment that will enable a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions.
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Global Applied Disability Research Network for Employment and Training (GLADNET)
GLADNET brings together research centers, universities, enterprises, government departments,trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons, all committed to the commongoal of advancing competitive employment and training opportuni...
www.gladnet.org
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Job Accommodation Network
An international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.
janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
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JobAccess
JobAccess matches qualified job seekers with disabilities to companies looking to hire. Post Jobs, Search Jobs, build resumes. Also matching volunteers and internships.
www.jobaccess.org
Jobs Consortium
Jobs Consortium is a pioneer in partnering comprehensive, client-centered, one-stop training and employment services with disabled and non-disabled homeless people in Alameda County, California.
www.jobsconsortium.org
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Dictionary of American Sign Language
A basic dictionary of sign language terms.
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National Diversity Newspaper Job Bank
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California Newsreel | Diversity Video List
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Special Test Accomodation For Persons With Disability
Special Test Accommodations For Persons With Disability.
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South Dakota Industries for the Blind
A business established to provide employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
www.sdib.org
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TransCen, Inc.
Working with school districts, human service agencies, parents, students, government agencies, advocacy groups, and businesses, TransCen develops, implements and evaluates model projects.
www.transcen.org
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Vocational Improvement Inc.
The Mission of the Vocational Improvement Program, Inc. to provide disabled persons with a continuum of vocational assessment and placement services that Encourage, Support, and Reflect vocational growth and upward mobility.
www.vipsolutions.com
Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute
The Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute assists people with disabilities to live with dignity and value as contributing members of their community and to make informed and responsible choices in all aspects of their lives. We are a ...
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Has the ADA Worked?
Survey on the Americans with Disabilities Act, from Workforce.com.
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WORKink
WORKink employment services online: career counselling, job postings and opportunities, articles and information, accommodation information, work search tips and tricks.
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Guide to Hiring People with Disabilities

Accommodation allows good employees to maximize their abilities and skills

By Tonya Vinas

Many working people have disabilities, some of which are more visible or disabling than others. An employee who wears bifocals and enlarges computer type to see better is someone overcoming a disability. So is someone who uses a wheelchair and adjusts his desk accordingly. When hiring someone with a disability, focus on these areas:
  1. Education: Find out about the disability and how it impacts the employee's abilities.
  2. Accommodation: Respond by doing as much as possible to accommodate the employee. This could mean changing lighting, adjusting furniture, reworking schedules, investing in voice- or vision-assist technology, etc.
  3. Legal matters: Understand your obligations under laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done


Get helpful equipment

Lots of devices on the market assist people with hearing, vision and other skills.

I recommend: Samsung makes a Braille mobile phone for people with vision impairment; Clarity sells a variety of devices (some under $50) that assist with volume amplification for phones; and IBM division AlphaWorks makes a mouse tracking device that users control with head movement. Find more products at the Assistive Technology News Portal.

Look for free and cheap

Some adjustments and assistance are free or low-cost.

I recommend: Firefox browser, a free, open-source browser, is evolving to allow for adjustments to accommodate disabilities, such as minimizing the number of keystrokes needed to navigate the Web. Another cheap solution: tape recorders. People with visual impairments often prefer to communicate and work with these instead of written materials. RadioShack sells a microcassette recorder for $29.99.

Make way for wheelchairs

You may need to install an automatic door opener, an elevator, or hand-control devices on company cars, as well as rearranging furniture.

I recommend: A stand-up wheelchair allows someone to stand while working at a counter, desk or table. These are available from custom builders such as 21st Century Scientific. see a fact sheet on adapting for wheelchairs and detailed information on adjusting to other disabilities at the Job Accomodation Network.

Know the law

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) covers businesses with more than 15 employees. The states that employers must make 'reasonable accommodations' for disabled workers, giving them the same rights and privileges as other employees unless it can prove that doing so would create an 'undue hardship' on the business. If the employee's disability requires regular medical care, any absences may be protected under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

I recommend: Here are the regulations for the ADA and the FMLA.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

  • •  When interviewing a job applicant with a disability, don't be shy about gathering as much information as you need within the context of job performance. Your job is to help the person do his or her job. You can't do this without asking questions.
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