Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration

CMHS Consumer Affairs E-News
November 14, 2003, Vol. 03-106

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT 101 LEARN TO TAP YOUR HIRE POTENTIAL

In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2003, the U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a guide to acquaint business leaders with programs and resources available to assist them in hiring people with disabilities.

The jointly developed publication, "Disability Employment 101: Learn to Tap Your 'HIRE' Potential," includes information about how to find qualified workers with disabilities, how to put disability and employment research into practice and how to model what other businesses have done to successfully integrate individuals with disabilities into the workforce.

Among other things, the 56-page guide provides information regarding department-funded vocational rehabilitation agencies, Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers, and Centers for Independent Living. It also includes checklists and various other resources to aid employers as they prepare to employ people with disabilities.

"Disability Employment 101: Learn To Tap Your 'Hire' Potential" can be accessed at the Department of Education's Web site at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/products/employmentguide.

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The Center for Mental Health Services is a component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, United States Department of Health and Human Services.