About EARN
The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; build inclusive workplace cultures; and meet diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) goals.

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Getting Started
Start here to learn how to recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities; why workplace inclusion of people with disabilities matters; and how EARN’s resources can help.

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Recruit
Build a pipeline of talent that includes people with disabilities.
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Hire
Identify people who have the skills and attributes for the job.
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Retain
Keep talented employees with disabilities, including those who acquire them on the job.
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Advance
Ensure that employees with disabilities have equal opportunities for advancement.
Phases of Employment
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Federal Government Employment
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Resource Library
A listing of EARN resources by topic.
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Additional Resources
Dinah Cohen Learning Center
EARN’s Learning Center offers a wide range of training resources, including self-paced online courses.

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Additional EARN Resources
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Other ODEP Funded Centers
Other Tools
News & Events
EARN makes it easy to stay up-to-date on disability employment news and information. Start by subscribing to our monthly newsletter and eblasts, which will connect you to upcoming events, developing news and promising practices in the world of disability diversity and inclusion. And don’t forget to follow EARN on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

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Organization-Wide Accessibility: Everyone Plays a Part
February 15, 2023 — 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST
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Recruit
Building a disability-inclusive workforce starts with effective messaging, outreach and recruitment.
Today, more employers are recognizing the value of a diverse workforce, inclusive of the talents of people with disabilities. But how can employers attract candidates with disabilities? You can use an intentional process that encompasses inclusive messaging, outreach and recruitment, as well as a strong understanding of how to ensure your application and interview processes are accessible. The topics below provide information to help you diversify your workforce and widen your potential talent pool through inclusive recruitment.
Inclusive Recruitment: Applicable Laws and Regulations
Learn about federal laws and regulations that impact recruitment activities.

Inclusive Branding and Messaging
Communicate a commitment to inclusion across all of your recruitment materials.

Ensuring Accessibility in the Recruitment Process
Assess your workplace to ensure its doors, including virtual doors, are open to all applicants.

Finding Candidates with Disabilities
Take proactive steps to source qualified candidates with disabilities.

Recruitment in Action: Case Studies
Read about companies’ efforts to ensure their recruitment processes are inclusive and meet their talent needs.
Related Resources
- Build the Pipeline: Outreach and Recruitment
- Online Recruitment of and Outreach to People with Disabilities: Research-Based Practices
- Disability Outreach and Inclusion Messaging: Assessment Checklist for Career Pages
- Encouraging Applicants with Disabilities: Job Descriptions and Announcements Checklist
- Planning an Accessible Career Fair/Hiring Event Checklist
- Accessible and Authentic Interviews for Candidates with Disabilities Checklist