Disability inclusion means that companies can reach the huge market of consumers with disabilities, worth billions of dollars each year in the U.S. An inclusive company is also more likely to meet legal requirements relating to disability inclusion.
- This 11-minute training module by the Job Accommodation Network, The Value Proposition for Engaging People With Disabilities, provides a brief overview of the benefits of disability inclusion.
- You can learn more about the ADA from this EARN resource and JAN’s ADA Library.
- This resource from the Partnership on Employment and Assistive Technology, Making the Business Case for Employers, shows the benefits of digital accessibility.
- This resource from EARN explains why disability inclusion in the workplace matters.
- In 2024, ODEP launched a Small Business Toolkit designed to aid employers interested in diversifying their talent pool by hiring people with disabilities. It includes sections on veterans, women, workplace mental health, inclusive workplace culture, and federal contractors and subcontractors.
