A recent article in Psychology Today highlights these key points about disability employment:
- The persistent barriers to disability employment are entrenched in societal beliefs and misconceptions.
- The majority of workplace accommodations are made at no cost.
- Disabled people have a wide range of talents, skills, experiences, and educational backgrounds
The article goes on to highlight that inclusive companies are more profitable, have less employee turnover and access to untapped talent pools. Are you playing your part in making your workplace more inclusive?
Also read Unconscious Disability Discrimination in Hiring Practices, Tim Dixon (bbeb.com)
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The Reality: According to the U.S. Job Accommodation Network, a majority of workplace accommodations are made at no cost. When costs are incurred, the typical one-time expenditure is approximately $500, which is minimal when considering the long-term value and productivity added by the employee.
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