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develop products and services, expand* ing our customer base; and three, it enables us to reach out to our entire community. It’s good for our shareholders and its good for business.”
“From a business standpoint, it only makes sense that companies which take the needs of people with disabilities into account will earn themselves an edge in the marketplace,” adds Romano.
Other interesting statistics gathered through the study published in the January issue of the “Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation,” 93 percent of participants said they feel companies that employ people with disabilities show their customers they care about all workers. Ninety-six percent said they think companies that employ people with disabilities help those individuals lead more productive lives.
For businesses interested in learning more about employing people with disabilities, the United States Chamber of Commerce (www.uschamber/cwp.com) and United States Business Leadership Network (www.usbln.com) are good resources to turn to for help and information.
For help identifying job accommodations for candidates and workers with disabilities, check out the Job Accomodation Network, a free service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy within the Department of Labor. Their Web site address is www.jan.wvu.edu.
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