UPCOMING EVENTS
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Annual Mass Celebration
Sep 4, 2010 at 2:00PM
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Just For Business! Employer Workshop!
Sep 14, 2010 at 9:00AM
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Golden Key Awards
Oct 8, 2010
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Work Ability Career Preparation & Job Fair
Oct 12, 2010 at 10:00AM
Utah Businesses
Think Beyond the Label
Utah businesses promote, hire and retain employees with disabilities. They hire this highly qualified workforce to advance company goals and their bottom line. Work Ability Utah recognizes these Utah Businesses for thinking beyond the label!.
Hiring Your Workforce
- Do you need more information about people with disabilities?
- Do you need information on the ADA?
- Do you want to find a qualified workforce?
People with disabilities can work and want to work. Employer's benefit from hiring qualified workers with disabilities. The recruitment, hiring and training process can be successful and friendly for both the employer and the job seeker. There are several strategies that can do this.
Understanding an individual is the first step in making a great hire. This includes understanding a person's training, education and experience. It may also mean understanding a disability. Reviewing a person's application and resume provides you with the information about their skills and experience. Learning about a disability may not be on those papers.
Each person is unique and brings his or her unique attributes, strengths and personality to a position in your business. A disability is just one unique aspect of a person. It does not define who the person is. There are many sources of general information about disabiliities. The Job Accommodation Network http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/atoz.htm) is one source This is only general information and may or may not apply to a specific applicant or employee.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act leveled the playing field for many people with disabilities. It does not provide any extra considerations for people with Disabilities, but rather provides an equal opportunity for qualified individuals to seek, obtain and retain employment. Many myths exist about ADA. The Department of Labor seeks to help you understand ADA.