(This section is Under Development)
In this section, the OBLN is pleased to provide resources to support the
work of Employment and Training professionals in their efforts to work
more effectively with employers in assisting people with disabilities to
secure employment and advance in their careers. (Please feel free to
email us with additional resources.)These resources should be
particularly useful for Disability Navigators, Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselors, Job Developers, Special Education Teachers, and people in
similar roles.
Tools for Educating Employers
Many times, Employment and Training professionals have
the opportunity to groups of employers on topics related to disability
and employment. Here are some tools that can be used to enhance
your presentations.
Job Accommodations
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From the Job Accommodation Network (JAN):
Handouts for Presentations - Titles include "Etiquette
Tips", "Web Site Accessibility", "Tax Incentives", etc.
Accommodation Fact Sheets - Separate fact sheets on a
variety of specific disability types.
One-Stop Presentation - A PowerPoint presentation on the
usefulness on JAN to Navigators and other One-Stop staff.
JAN for Rehab Professionals - A PowerPoint presentation on
the usefulness of JAN to Rehabilitation Professionals.
How Employers can use JAN - Eight-minute online video and
PowerPoint presentation on how Employers can best accommodate
employees and comply with the ADA.
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Attitudes and Misconceptions
Research and experience have demonstrated
that many employers are hesitant to hire employees with disabilities
because of a lack of knowledge or because of misconceptions about
disabilities and/or accommodations. For similar reasons, they can also
be hesitant or reluctant to accommodate employees who acquire
disabilities. Effective employer education can help to overcome this.
Tools for Understanding Employers
Sometimes Employment and Training professionals
(particularly those newly-hired) are hesitant and uncertain about how
they should best relate to employers and the human resources needs of
their companies. These resources are designed to help you better
understand employers and how to relate to their issues and perspectives
on disability.
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