Inclusion@Work Resources
Explore additional resources on workplace disability inclusion.
The following is a compilation of materials and other resources that can assist employers in recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing people with disabilities. This list is not meant to be exhaustive, and employers may also benefit from assistance available from disability and workforce service providers in their local communities.
Federal Regulatory and Policy Materials
Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503)
- Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC Sec. 793) (1993)
- Regulations (Part 60-741 of Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations)
- Section 503 Compliance Assistance
- FAQs about Section 503 Regulations Effective March 2014
- Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form
- Training Webinars on Section 503 Regulations Effective March 2014
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)
- VEVRAA (38 USC Sec. 4212)
- Regulations (Part 60-300 of Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations)
- Highlights of VEVRAA Regulations Effective March 2014
- Factsheet on VEVRAA Regulations Effective March 2014 (PDF)
- FAQs about VEVRAA Regulations Effective March 2014
- Hiring Benchmark Requirement
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Regulations (Part 1630 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations)
- ADA.gov
- The ADA: Your Responsibilities as an Employer
- The ADA: A Primer for Small Business
- Employers’ Practical Guide to Reasonable Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Technical Assistance Manual: Title I of the ADA
- Questions and Answers on the Final Rule Implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- Questions and Answers for Small Businesses: The Final Rule Implementing the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
- Factsheet on the EEOC’s Final Regulations Implementing the ADAAA
- Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation
- Veterans and the ADA: A Guide for Employers
- Selected Enforcement Guidance and Other Policy Documents on the ADA
Resources for State Employers
- Work Matters: A Framework for States on Workforce Development for People with Disabilities
- National Council of State Legislatures (NSCL) Employment for People with Disabilities Webpage
- A Joint Resolution or Executive Order to Encourage States to Be Model Employers of People with Disabilities
- A Better Bottom Line: Employing People with Disabilities - A Blueprint for Governors (PDF)
- State Policy Options for Employing People with Disabilities
- Final Report on Best Practices for the Employment of People with Disabilities in State Government
Training and Education Materials and Resources
- EARN's Toolkit for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Employee Resource Groups
- EARN Factsheet: Encouraging Employees with Disabilities to Self-Identify
- EARN Policy Brief: Professional Development and Advancement for Employees with Disabilities
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Training Hub
- Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE)
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
- Building an Inclusive Workforce: A Four-Step Reference Guide to Recruiting, Hiring and Retaining Employees with Disabilities (PDF)
- U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy – Employer Page
- Inclusive Internship Programs: A How-To Guide for Employers (PDF)
- ApprenticeshipWorks Video Series
Accessible Information and Communications Technology Resources
- Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT)
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0
- Disability:IN Accessible Technology Procurement Toolkit
Recruitment Resources
- American Job Centers
- Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation/National Employment Team Talent Acquisition Portal (TAP)
- Disability and Veterans Community Resources Directory
- Disability:IN NextGen Leaders Initiatives
- Disability-Focused Online Job Posting Boards
- Employer Guide to Hiring Veterans (PDF)
- Independent Living Centers
- Project SEARCH
- Social Security Administration (SSA) Ticket to Work Employment Networks (ENs)
- State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies
- Workforce Recruitment Program