NW ADA Center ~ Idaho
QUESTION:
Should I look to hire people with disabilities in my business?
ANSWER:
Yes! The ADA provides protections against disability discrimination.
In the past three and a half decades, disability employment has strengthened the workforce and economy and our national security through domestic manufacturing. The ADA catalyzed essential shifts in accessibility and workplace rights, and more recently, the post- pandemic rise of flexible work arrangements and new technologies have opened doors to even greater opportunity.
Disability employment has a broad national impact. People with disabilities contribute daily to many privately owned businesses, to government efficiency and military readiness, which remains vital in today’s uncertain global climate. Our economic and defense capacity is only as strong as our workforce, and that workforce should reflect the full breadth of our country’s talent.
This impact is especially meaningful for our nation’s veterans. More than 2,800 veterans with disabilities are employed through SourceAmerica’s network. For them, disability employment honors their dignity, builds independence and provides upward mobility, while reducing reliance on government assistance, strengthening the economy and bolstering our defense.
There are still barriers to disability employment. The biggest is outdated perceptions that continue to restrict access to meaningful work.
For additional information contact Dana Gover, MPA, ADAC, Training & Technical Assistance Consultation
Northwest ADA Center-Idaho Email: dananwadacenteridaho@gmail.com ADA TA Hotline: voice and text 208-841-9422