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Disability Resources

Hiring People with Disabilities

• DOL Web Pages on This Topic

The Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides the following programs to help employers find qualified applicants with disabilities:

• The Employer Assistance Referral Network is a free, nationwide service that connects employers with job placement professionals who can identify qualified candidates with disabilities for their job openings in the company's geographic area.
• The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities is a free, nationwide database of pre-screened, qualified postsecondary students and recent college graduates with disabilities who are available for permanent and temporary positions. Employers can search the database by state or job category and obtain specific information on candidates' qualifications.
• Job Links — Employers interested in recruiting and hiring qualified individuals with disabilities for open positions within their company or organization can list themselves on ODEP's Job Links database.

ODEP also offers fact sheets to educate employers about laws pertaining to the hiring of people with disabilities. These laws generally are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

DOL Web Pages on This Topic

Recruiting and Hiring Practices
Provides links to information on how to find qualified applicants with disabilities and comply with laws protecting people with disabilities in the workplace.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit program provides a tax credit for employers who hire certain targeted low-income groups, including applicants who are vocational rehabilitation referrals.

Business Leadership Network
The Business Leadership Network is a national program led by employers in concert with state Governors' Committees and/or other community agencies that engages the leadership and participation of companies throughout the United States to hire qualified job candidates with disabilities.

Recruitment! Recruitment! Recruitment!
Provides information on a variety of recruitment resources available to help employers locate qualified candidates with disabilities.