Want to learn about the benefits to your bottom line or the laws that apply to hiring workers with disabilities? These workers bring essential attributes that can help your business thrive.

Benefits of hiring

Businesses across the United States have discovered the benefits of hiring workers with disabilities. These workers are:

• Skilled at adapting to difficult situations
• Highly motivated
• Less likely to leave than other employees

Useful websites on disabilities

The U.S. Department of Labor and its partners have collected key resources for employers at the following websites:

• Ask EARN.org. The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, and retain qualified employees with disabilities.
• The Job Accommodation Network (JAN). JAN is dedicated to helping you integrate or retain people with disabilities. It’s a leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
• Disability Employment Resource Page. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) offers news, articles, and guides to help you understand the latest trends and best practices relating to employment of people with disabilities.

For help with hiring people with disabilities or other workforce issues, contact your local American Job Center and ask to speak with a Business Services Representative.