Up to 90 percent of them stay on the job, our Wisconsin DVR district offices report. If you think you might be uncomfortable supervising people who have disabilities, DVR will train your supervisors. We're talking anywhere from one hour to a full day - no more. The fact is that U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers found that nine of every 10 companies surveyed reported no higher insurance costs. U.S. Department of Labor surveys show that employees with disabilities have fewer serious injuries than their co-workers.
Job performance is poor.
Job attendance by employees with disabilities is equivalent to other employees, according to the Du Point Survey of Employment of People with Disabilities. They'll need special equipment. Seven out of 10 adults with disabilities do not need special equipment. Hiring people with disabilities is too expensive. They won't fit in.