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As rehabilitation professionals approach business on behalf of consumer "would-be" hires, or as consumers self advocate for employment opportunities, the issue of disability must be addressed. This webcast approaches the topic of Disclosure of Disability from 2 different perspectives. The first will be more of a legalistic focus, i.e. what can and cannot be disclosed or discussed, in light of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The second will address the disclosure issue from a "best technique" perspective, i.e. once the decision to disclose has been made, what's the best way to do so.

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T-TAP Disclosure Fact Sheet - A key component of customized employment involves negotiating an individualized employment relationship between a job seeker and an employer in ways that meet the needs of both. The process involves identifying tasks that must be completed to effectively conduct business and matching them to the unique abilities and interests of the job candidate. This will require employers to consider how existing tasks or unmet needs in the workplace can be accomplished in new or different ways than have traditionally occurred. This fact sheet will provide information about some key considerations to achieving effective disclosure in employment settings.
http://www.t-tap.org/strategies/factsheet/disclosure.htm

Disclosure Decisions: To Get the Job Fact Sheet - Effective disclosure can establish a positive working relationship with your employer. Practicing with a close friend, family member, or career counselor can help to increase your comfort level and skills. Follow this disclosure decision guide to determine what will work best for you.
http://www.worksupport.com/research/viewContent.cfm/585

Job Accommodation Network - Excellent descriptors for disability and related accommodation solutions
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/

Cornell University - Professional fact sheets in pdf format about variety of disabilities and common accommodations http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/extension/files/download/Assistive_Tech.pdf

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In this webcast, Howard Green and Layne Thome discuss how community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) can address business needs and create satisfied customers. Mr. Green shares networking techniques to develop business friendly programs. Viewers will also hear from Ms. Thome with Home Depot, a large business that is committed to the recruitment of nontraditional workers including people with disabilities. Ms. Thome shares some do's and don'ts of networking directly with business

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Business Tax Credits & Deductions for Employment of People with Disabilities: PDF

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Marketing and job development--two concepts but one outcome. Employment success is attributed to several factors, but one of the most important is establishing the credibility of the service business. Regardless of business size, location or purpose, this entails understanding how businesses operate, make decisions, and solve problems. In today's climate, businesses thrive because they respond to change and incorporate creative solutions. The employment specialist's role in understanding the core of the business, its culture, its history and its future, and then communicating how the participant and employment service will add value to the business operation is essential in achieving the employment outcome.

This webcast will discuss how to make this happen. Karen Flippo has 25 years of experience in rehabilitation and disability that spans direct service, project and organizational management, public policy, education and training, research, evaluation, and federal government service. She is the Vice President of the Brain Injury Association of America, a national organization whose purpose is to create a better future for individuals with brain injury through prevention, education, research and advocacy. She is the P.I. on two grants, one on self-employment for individuals with brain injury and the other on assistive technology for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

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