Download PDF A new blog article on the EARN|Exchange highlights recent findings from a report from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers. States as Model Employers of People with Disabilities: A Comprehensive Review of Policies, Practices, and Strategies describes the role states and local governments can play in advancing the employment of individuals with disabilities. EARN’s latest infographic illustrates that the public sector is one of the largest employers in the nation and depicts the building blocks of states as model employers. Click here to read more. For more information and employer resources, visit www.AskEARN.org.