There are many qualities and skills that employees with a disability can bring to a job or position to benefit the company or organization. Read below for the top 10 reasons to hire people with disabilities.
- Many people with disabilities are educated, experienced and qualified to meet your workforce needs.
- Employees with disabilities are rated similar to their non-disabled peers in terms of performance, quality and quantity of work, flexibility, attendance and safety.
- People with disabilities can enhance your diversity initiatives.
- Hiring qualified people with disabilities is good for the economy, reducing the overall tax burden.
- There are tax benefits for hiring and accommodating qualified people with disabilities.
- Research shows that consumers feel positive toward, and prefer to patronize, companies that employ people with disabilities.
- There are approximately 38 million people (over 14% of the entire population) with disabilities in the U.S. That means that 1 in every 7 people is a potential employee and/or customer.
- People with disabilities have $175 billion in discretionary income and patronize businesses that are "disability-friendly" and hire, welcome and provide accessibility to people with disabilities.
- Companies can enhance their bottom line by integrating people with disabilities into their workforce and customer base.
- Many people acquire disabilities later in life through medical conditions or accidents -- these employees have a wealth of experience and education to add to your workforce.
