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Groundbreaking study contradicts perceptions about employing people with disabilities
In a first-of-its-kind study unveiled to Chicago-region business leaders on January 28, a team of researchers at DePaul University discussed research results that found employees with disabilities from the healthcare, retail and hospitality sectors in the region were just as dependable and productive as employees without disabilities. In addition, researchers also discussed research results that showed accommodation costs associated with workers with disabilities were often minimal and well worth the expense.
These groundbreaking study results contradict many perceptions held by employers about employing persons with disabilities, and show that this pool of workers has much to give to employers to meet current and future workforce demands.
Photo at left: DCEO Director Jack Lavin discusses the Economic Impact Study at the CEOs Forum.
This study was commissioned by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce's disabilityworks initiative, and made possible through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. A subsequent financial contribution was made by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
See press release for more information.
disabilityworks DePaul Study results are available in the following formats:
- Executive Summary: Microsoft Word Document or PDF File
- Comprehensive Results: Microsoft Word Document or PDF File
- Slide Presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint
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Increasing Economic Opportunities for People with Disabilities
disabilityworks, an exciting initiative from the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the City of Chicago, is designed to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Illinois.
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A Hub for Three Groups
Through disabilityworks, employers, people with disabilities, and disability/employment service providers are strategically linked:
- Employers will understand the business benefits of hiring qualified people with disabilities and will gain access to a large pool of productive and diverse employees.
- People with disabilities will have access to job opportunities and choices for full inclusion and specialized services. This includes accessing our CPLN list of Job Placement & Occupational Training Providers.
- Providers will operate as a resource to employers and people with disabilities, training people with disabilities and referring them to the right jobs. The term "providers" in this site refers to organizations that offer job readiness, job training, job placement, and educational services to people with disabilities.
What can disabilityworks do for you?
disabilityworks can link you to the following economic opportunities:
- Employers can join a network of business leaders that have expanded their bottom lines through the hiring of people with disabilities (CBLN), and learn about tax incentives for hiring people with disabilities.
- Find small business development opportunities or centers (SBDC)
- Find jobs in the non-profit sector.
- Colleges, universities and job placement/training organizations can join a network of disability/employment service providers (CPLN).
- Find work incentives and supports for people with disabilities.
- Gain access to employment services. Note that disabilityworks does not do direct job placement. Rather, we refer to the CPLN service providers in our network.
- Gain access to transition information from K-20 educational programs.
disabilityworks Online Calendar of Events
disabilityworks encourages people with disabilities, employers and service providers to submit relevant events for posting on the www.disabilityworks.org website. Appropriate calendar postings include the following:
- Career or employment related events
- Training events
- Disability related events with an emphasis on workforce issues.
Other events may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Click here to submit events.
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