Only in more recent years have they been recognized as an untapped labor resource. Unfortunately there are still many employers who continue to be uniformed about the value of people with disabilities as workers. It's obvious that people with disabilities are an asset to the workforce. People with disabilities want to work and hold onto their jobs. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, people with disabilities continue to be disproportionately unemployed.
Social change takes time, but attitudes are changing.
Our employment services are designed to provide assistance and supports that are not provided through traditional job placement services. We thoroughly screen applicants to identify their interest, abilities and worker characteristics, and hence determine the occupational area that best suits them. We also provide job coaches who go into the workplace and provide initial and ongoing training to ensure success on the job. There are no placement fees associated with our services. In fact, businesses can realize savings in time and money.