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Inclusive Hiring Practices Promoted at the Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
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Insights from Federal Agencies on How to Engage People with Disabilities in Policies, Programs, and Evaluations
…Community Outreach and Engagement\n\n Use these resources to learn more about how community engagement can lead to improved quality employment outcomes for people with disabilities.\n\n Training\n\n Faith-Based Organizations and African…
Accommodations: Employer Supports
You already know that the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to make certain accommodations for employees with disabilities. Despite myths to the contrary, accommodating employees with disabilities in the…
Employer Supports: Disability Awareness
When an employer considers hiring a person with a disability, they often find themselves wondering how to interact with the candidate. Some employers may not have much previous experience with…
Business Engagement 101: Understanding Your Audience – TACQE U
About the Training \n\n This training will enhance engagement with businesses by gaining a better understanding of their challenges and goals. Learn how to better engage and work with companies…
Practice Guide: Recommendations for VR Professionals Regarding a First Meeting with an Employer
This practice guide summarizes the findings of a research study about the impact of a first meeting between a VR professional and an employer and provides recommendations based on the…
Research Summary: Understanding Employer Hiring Intentions in Relation to Qualified Workers with Disabilities: Preliminary Findings
A Quick Look In the profession of rehabilitation counseling, it is important to understand how employers feel about hiring and managing qualified workers with disabilities. This study conducted three semi-structured…
Employer Guidance on Long COVID
…Employers need to be informed about COVID as a long-term disability and understand how to approach accommodations. JAN recommends that employers support employees with Long COVID by: Consulting with the…
Innovative Practices: Improving Outcomes for People with Disabilities Who Receive SSDI
…by counseling and services, primarily early on, but continuing as needed. The team consists of the VR Counselor, Financial Specialist, and Job Placement Staff. Rapid engagement Rapid engagement in real…