RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Whether you are already a MY PATH Community Business Partner or an organization that wants to learn more about available resources pertinent to employing those with disabilities, we welcome you to learn more. Explore some of our favorite resources for businesses, financing options, and legislature.
Getting to Equal 2018: The Disability Inclusion Advantage - This research report offers incredible insight into the untapped market of workers managing disabilities, how inclusion can affect a company’s bottom line, and other benefits related to employing those with disabilities.
https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/a-com-migration/pdf/pdf-89/accenture-disability-inclusion-research-report.pdf
Costs and Benefits of Accommodation - The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) released a report in 2023 regarding the costs and benefits of providing accommodations.
https://askjan.org/topics/costs.cfm
The Economic Argument for Hiring People with Disabilities - This document provides several different, specific examples of how companies have benefited from embracing workers with disabilities.
https://case.edu/provost/sites/default/files/2022-09/Aichner%20%20-%20Brian%20Gran.pdf
Disability Discrimination and Employment Decisions - This article from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides an overview of human resource topics related to workers with disabilities.
https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination-and-employment-decisions
Neurodiversity in the Workplace - Employers see the talents and skills that workers with neurodivergent conditions bring to the workplace. This is a toolkit to help your organization benefit from neurodiversity at work.
https://askearn.org/page/neurodiversity-in-the-workplace
Understanding Autism: An Employer's Guide - The Organization for Autism Research put together this downloadable guide to offer basic information about Autism in the workplace.
https://researchautism.org/resources/understanding-autism-an-employers-guide/
FINANCING RESOURCES
The Disabled Access Credit - Small businesses that incur expenses related to the providing access to persons with disabilities may qualify for a federal tax incentive. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 44 https://archive.ada.gov/taxcred.htm
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) - This tax credit may be available to employers when hiring individuals with disabilities (and those in other targeted groups). https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/wotc/
Architectural Barrier Removal Tax Deduction - This tax deduction encourages businesses to remove transportation and architectural barriers to the mobility of individuals with disabilities and the elderly.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-benefits-to-help-offset-the-cost-of-making-businesses-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities
Office of Disability Employment Policy Grants - The Office of Disability Em[oyment Policy (ODEP) offers grants to non-profit organizations, local and state government agencies, and academic institutions. Information regarding these grants, when available, is published on the Federal Register and the Department of Labor's Grants webpages.
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/search?conditions%5Bterm%5D=disability+grants
https://www.dol.gov/grants
LEGISLATIVE RESOURCES
Guide to Disability Rights Laws- This site provides an overview of various disability rights, such as the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). https://www.ada.gov/resources/disability-rights-guide/
ADA Requirements: Service Animals -Read guidance about Service Animals. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-2010-requirements/
Effective Communication Requirements - State and local governments as well as businesses and non-profit organizations are required to communicate effectively with people who have communication disabilities. https://www.ada.gov/resources/effective-communication/
Accessible Parking Spaces - When businesses, non-profit organizations, and state or local governments offer parking lots or garages, they must provide accessible parking spaces In compliance with the ADA. https://www.ada.gov/topics/parking/
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