Information for Employers

Information for Employers

It Just Makes Sense

The Nebraska Ticket to Work Program Streamlines Employer Access to Motivated, Dependable Workers.
In the past, some Nebraska employers may have chosen not to hire a job candidate with disabilities due to concerns over insurance, complicated government programs, or perceived legal ramifications. The new Ticket to Work Program addresses these issues and clears the way for hiring the reliable, capable people your company needs today and will need in the future.

Good Business

Please consider the following questions when evaluating your business for Disability Friendliness*.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it take a considerable expense to accommodate workers with disabilities?
No. About 73 percent of employers report that their employees with disabilities did not require any special accommodations. And the cost is less than $500 for more than 65 percent of those who do. According to studies by the Office of Disability Employment Policy's Job Accommodation Network reveal that 15 percent of all accommodations cost nothing, 51 percent cost between $1 and $500 and only...

Resources

Resources for employers.

Think Beyond the Label

Making history by making the business case for hiring people with disabilities. This historic campaign will work in conjunction with existing state messaging, lend additional credibility to all of our efforts, and pool investment resources—expanding the reach of local efforts to encourage employers to hire people with disabilities. Join us in this historic effort.

http://www.thinkbeyondthelabel.org/

Economic Impact Study on Employing People with Disabilities

In a first-of-its-kind study that surveyed multiple employers and employees with disabilities, DePaul University researchers found employees with disabilities from the healthcare, retail and hospitality sectors in the region were just as dependable and productive as employees without disabilities. In addition, researchers also discussed research results that showed accommodation costs associated with workers with disabilities were often minimal and well worth the expense.

HANDBOOK: Accessible Meetings

The North Carolina Office on Disability and Health in collaboration with the Center for Universal Design have published “Removing Barriers: Planning Meetings That Are Accessible To All Participants”. From parking spaces to alternate formats, it is a very comprehensive manual.

http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~ncodh/pdfs/rbmeetingguide.pdf

Resources for Employers and the Visually Impaired

HR Magazine’s April issue featured an article of interest to ODEP’s (Department of Labor – Office of Disability Employment Policy) stakeholders: An Underestimated Talent Pool – Able, eager people who are blind or visually impaired want to work; now it’s up to employers.

http://moss07.shrm.org/Publications/hrmagazine/EditorialContent/Pages/...

Employers with Combat Veterans Should Note Brain Injury Task Force

Nebraska employers who know of employees or others who are combat veterans of Iraq or Afghanistan – and who display signs of brain injury from their time in service – are encouraged to urge these veterans to get screened. For more information, you can visit the brain Injury network website at www.braininjury.ne.gov and click on the For veterans Page, visit the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center at...

Fears and Facts

Myths about people with disabilities interfere with their ability to experience equality in employment with non-disabled people. These myths usually result from society’s lack of familiarity with disability, which has nourished negative attitudes concerning employing people with disabilities. Listed below are some common myths and the facts that tell the real story.

Myth: Hiring employees with disabilities increases workers’ compensation insurance rates....

Ticket to Work Employer Partners

Employers that have a demonstrated commitment to hiring people with disabilities are encouraged to consider becoming Employer Partners of the Ticket to Work Program. Being an Employer Partner allows companies to gain exposure to thousands of Americans with disabilities with a link to their career or job posting websites.

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