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Did you know that, as an employer,
there are marked and measurable BENEFITS to hiring a person with a
disability? WELL, NOW YOU DO!
Tax Credits:
There is a federal tax credit of up to 40% of the wages of the first
year’s salary for businesses that hire a person with disability.
Disability
Employments Facts:
Workers with a disability have lower turnover
than other employees.
Workers with a disability take fewer sick days than other employees.
Workers with a disability tend to have higher morale, and derive a
higher portion of their morale from being employed.
People with a disability receive virtually identical job performance
ratings.
Employees with disabilities don’t require and more supervision than
their coworkers.
Hosting a job study:
If you’re an employer interested in the benefits of hiring a
person with a disability, the first step may be to arrange a job
study. This consists of you spending a little time showing an ACE
consumer and staff around your business and doing some training.
It’s an easy, fun, and worthwhile process! For more information,
contact the ACE program.
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