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If hiring people with disabilities doesn't cost me a substantial amount of money, my other employees are okay with the idea, and I can make decisions to let the person go if the employee doesn't meet the expectation, then where do I find potential workers with disabilities.

There are many organizations both public and private that offer recruiting services and assist persons with disabilities with their employment search. Many of these organizations offer services which may include:

Prescreened, qualified candidates
Prospective employee testing and training
Disability education programs
Job analysis
Analysis of options for reasonable accommodations
Information on assistive devices and services
Information on and assistance with financial incentives (e.g. On-the-job training programs, disabled access tax credit to small businesses, work opportunity tax credit)
Links to resources and up to date information

You can contact the following resources:

State Vocational Rehabilitation
The State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies assist persons with disabilities to locate employment by developing and maintaining close relationships with local businesses. Furthermore, they assist persons served to become tax paying citizens and to reduce their reliance on entitlement programs.

Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a resource for businesses nationwide to identify qualified temporary and permanent employees from a variety of fields. Applicants are highly motivated post-secondary students and recent graduates eager to prove their abilities in the workforce. To get names, background and contact information on candidates whose skills match your needs, call Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at 1-800-526-7234.

Project EMPLOY
The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities is seeking to expand employment opportunities for persons with mental retardation through Project EMPLOY. Project EMPLOY was initiated as a result of current research on best practices. The findings indicated that employment barriers inherent in negative stereotyping can be eliminated through a program of demonstration, outreach, and education when coupled with technical assistance.

The Business Leadership Network (BLN)
The Business Leadership Network (BLN) is a national program led by employers in concert with state Governor's Committees, that engages the leadership and participation of companies throughout the United States to hire qualified job applicants with disabilities. This program offers employers access to a pool of applicants with disabilities, pertinent disability employment information, a network of companies sharing information on specific disability employment issues, the opportunity to provide training and work experience for job seekers with disabilities, recognition for best disability employment practices, and access to a largely untapped market for goods and services.

Continue:
Communicate Your Companies' Desire to Recruit & Hire People With Disabilities
Become a Partner with Your Local Schools
Join a BLN
Develop & Target get Online Recruiting
Utilize Telecommuting as a Flexible Work Option
Utilize Temporary & Staffing Services
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