Supporting People with Disabilities in the Workforce
There are many benefits for businesses that hire people with disabilities. These include improvements in job retention; dependability and flexibility; attitude; profitability and a competitive advantage. Businesses that hire workers with disabilities may also be eligible for various state and federal tax incentives.
According to the Job Accommodation Network, the median cost to employers for providing accommodations for employees with disabilities is just $300 (one-time), and many accommodations are lower cost or even free. Hiring qualified workers of all abilities just makes good business sense!
For more information, please see the resources listed below.
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Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities
50 Sanatorium Road
Building A, 6th Floor
Pomona, NY 10970
(845) 364-3980 | Website
The mission of the Rockland County Office for People with Disabilities (RCOPWD) is to provide information, resources, and advocacy, and to promote independence and well-being for Rockland County residents with disabilities.
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ACCES-VR
Pascack Plaza
15 Perlman Drive, 2nd Floor
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(845) 426-5410 | Website
ACCES-VR helps 13,000 individuals annually to find jobs. ACCES-VR partners with workforce development groups, Chambers of Commerce, and human resource groups to stay abreast of local business trends and your hiring needs.
ACCES-VR can assist businesses with the following:
- Financial incentives and tax credits
- No-cost employment services
- Pre-screened job-ready applicants
- Ongoing follow-up services
- Job coaching to help workers meet the requirements of the job
- Consultation, recommendations and training for retention of current employees who acquire a disability
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BRIDGES
2290 Palisades Center Drive
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 624-1366 | Website
BRIDGES was founded in 1987 under the name Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC). BRIDGES is a community-based, peer-driven, cross-disability, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocacy and leadership on behalf of people with disabilities.
REMOVING BARRIERS, ADVANCING AUTONOMY
- BRIDGES helps people with disabilities to self-determine their own lives and works to overcome barriers, stigma, indifference, and the quiet prejudice of low expectations.
- BRIDGES helps businesses to employ people with disabilities, increase access to their facility, and enhance their community profile.
- BRIDGES raises disability awareness and advocates for programs, services, and legislation that promote fairness and equality.
- BRIDGES works with individuals and educational systems to maximize learning and to ensure effective accommodation standards.
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Northeast ADA Center
K. Lisa and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment & Disability
School of Insustrial & Labor Relations, Cornell University
201 Dolgen Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
(800) 949-4232 | Website
The Northeast ADA Center is a member of the ADA National Network, which is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.
The ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on implementation of all aspects of the ADA. Located at the Yang-Tan Institute in the ILR School at Cornell University, the ADA Center's staff consists of individuals with and without disabilities who have extensive experience in the disability field.
The Northeast ADA Center also provides information and resources to assist small business in successfully hiring and retaining people with disabilities through its Small Business At Work Toolkit.
