Employer Resources
Hire individuals with disabilities. Get a significant ROI.
The following information and links are provided as resources to assist you in hiring qualified individuals with disabilities—people who can provide a significant yield on your employment investment.
If you have questions or need further details,
please call 801-245-7350.
"Persons with disabilities present business and industry with unique opportunities in labor-force diversity and corporate culture. Leading companies are accelerating disability inclusion as the next frontier of corporate social responsibility and mission-driven investing."
Why Hire?
Five Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
*The Disability Inclusion Advantage, a 2018 research conducted by Accenture, in partnership with AAPD and Disability:IN
**Disability Employment and Inclusion: Your Guide to Success — Business Case, Workplace Initiative, 2017.
"People with disabilities tend to be some of the most creative, innovative and, quite frankly, most loyal employees. A person with a disability wakes up every day thinking about being innovative – that is a skill set. That ability to problem solve is innate to them."
More Companies Are Embracing People with Disabilities
New research from Accenture, in partnership with Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), reveals that companies that embrace best practices for employing and supporting more people with disabilities in their workforce have outperformed their peers.
According to other research cited within this report, employees with disabilities offer tangible benefits, including increased innovation, improved productivity and a better work environment.
Recognition, Training, and Public Relations
The Golden Key Awards
Recognizes those who have helped promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The Job Accommodation Network
Provides a toolkit for reasonable accommodations and hiring.
Americans with Disabilities Act National Network (ADANN)
Provides information, guidance, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Think Beyond the Label
A public-private network that works to increase employment for qualified job seekers with disabilities.
Financial Incentive
The Federal Bonding Program
Small Business Tax Incentives
Work Opportunity Tax Credit
How to Hire
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation Business Relations Team
Supports and services to assist employers in hiring and retaining people with disabilities.
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Department of Workforce Services Employer Resources
Provides employers with economic data and business development resources through the Workforce Development Division Portal.
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Department of Workforce Services On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Program offers reimbursement to employers who provide customized job training to participating employees.
Governor’s Committee on Employment for People with Disabilities (GCEPD)
Promotes efforts to achieve equal employment opportunities for Utahns with disabilities.
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Disability:IN Employer Network
Business leaders working together—business-to-business — to promote employment of people with disabilities.
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Utah Center for Assistive Technology (UCAT)
A statewide resource offering information and technical services to help people with disabilities acquire and use assistive technology devices.
Office of Disability Employment Policy Resources (ODEP/DOL)
Information to promote an inclusive workforce and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The Division of Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD)
May have programs and services available to help you if you need employment support or other needs to live and work in the community