Job & Family Services Office of Workforce Development
Hiring Job Seekers with Disabilities
Ohio has 90 One-Stop Centers across the state to help connect employers with qualified job seekers.  Employers can take advantage of the many business services made available through the One-Stops to assist in recruiting qualified job applicants, including job seekers with disabilities.  Hiring workers with disabilities makes good business sense for many employers who benefit from dedicated workers and a diverse workforce.

Additional Resources and Information:

American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Assistance
Responsibilities of the Employer under the ADA

Business Case for Hiring Workers with Disabilities
Business Case
Disability Employment 101 for Your Business
Diversifying Your Workforce – A four step reference guide to recruiting, hiring and retaining employees with disabilities.

Finding Applicants with Disabilities
Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network
Ohio Means Jobs


Did You Know?

According to Worksupport.com:

72 percent of adults with disabilities want to work.

Studies indicate that workers with disabilities rate average or above average in performance, attendance and work safety.

Research found that workers with disabilities are more inclined to stay in jobs longer, reducing turnover costs.


Job Accommodations
Employer's Guide to Reasonable Accommodations
FREE Employer Job Accommodation Services

Tax Incentives and Deductions
Internal Revenue Services – Tax credits for accommodating persons with disabilities.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Other Employer Resources
Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
Disability Program Navigators
Myths/Facts About Individuals with Disabilities
Serving Job Seekers with Disabilitie in the One-Stop 
Tips for Job Seekers with Disabilities 
U.S. Business Leadership Network

For More Information:
Office of Workforce Development
P.O. Box 1618
Columbus, Ohio  43216-1618
Fax: 614-728-8366 
Phone: 1-888-296-7541, Option # 3
Email:  WIAQNA@jfs.ohio.gov

Last Update 12/2/2011