Show 05 __ ADA Primer: Employment Basics
Employers face workforce challenges everyday and the forecasts of labor
market shorts compounds these challenges. Employers realize that there are
too few qualified workers to meet projected staffing needs. Also, as
employees age in the workplace, employers benefit from addressing
age-related issues at work.
However, there is good news because employers can meet their workforce
shortages by tapping into non-traditional sources of labor. Imagine hiring
workers who are self-motivated, have solid critical thinking skills, and
solve problems every day. Imagine that these workers, who have achieved
competitive employment, have consistently shown above-average retention
rates. As an employer, it's vital to realize that workers with disabilities
are qualified, eager, and ready to join your organizations.
In this podcast, Patrick Going, Project Director for the DBTAC: Rocky
Mountain ADA Center, discusses the role of employees with disabilities in
today's workplace and the implications of compliance with ADA Title I with
Jana Copeland, PhD, Employment Information Specialist with the DBTAC: Rocky
Mountain ADA Center in "Employment Basics: An ADA Primer."