Acknowledgments
	Introduction
	I.  Recruiting Workers with Disabilities        A.  Recruiting and Placement Options                 1.  Recruiting Avenues                 2.  Work Placement Options        B.  Resources for Recruiting Workers with Disabilities                 1.  Oregon Recruiting Resources                 2.  Washington Recruiting Resources                 3.  Recruiting Resources by State                 4.  National Online Recruiting Resources        C.  Tax Credits and Deduction Incentives                 1.  Federal Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers                 2.  Oregon Tax Credits for Employers                 3.  Washington State Tax Credits for Employers        D.  Facts about Disability and Employment                 1.  Number of People with Disabilities                 2.  Onset of Disability                 3.  Workforce Participation Data                 4.  Occupations of Workers with Disabilities                 5.  Employers Reactions to Workers with Disabilities                 6.  Cost of Accommodation                 7.  Types of Accommodations                 8.  Rates of Hiring and Making Accommodations by                      Employers                 9.  Identified Barriers to Employment and Advancement               10.  Cost of Maintaining People with Disabilities Who                      are Excluded from the Workforce               11.  Other Facts

 

	II.   Applicants with Disabilities          A.  Determining Essential Job Functions                  1.  How to Identify Essential Job Functions                  2.  Describing Physical and Mental Performing Elements                  3.  Essential Job Functions Worksheet                  4.  Resources and Assistance          B.  Guidelines for Applications, Interviews, Exams, and Hiring                  1.  Employment Checklist for Hiring Persons with Disabilities                                a.  Accessibility                                b.  Recruitment                                c.  Applications                                d.  Job Descriptions                                e.  Pre-employment Inquiries                                f.   Interviews                                g.  Hiring                                h.  Assumptions to Avoid                   2.  Commonly Asked Questions and Resources         C.  Communication and Interactions Tips                   1.  Appropriate References and Terminology                   2.  General Communication and Interaction Tips                   3.  Communication and Interaction Tips - Disability Specific         D.  Dispelling Myths About People with Disabilities
	III.   Hiring Workers with Disabilities          A.  Job Accommodations and Support Resources                  1.  Job Accommodation Basics                  2.  Where to Get Help, Advice, and Answers                  3.  Financing Job Accommodations                  4.  Where to Get More Information                  5.  Adaptive Devices and Assistive Technology Resources                  6.  Locating Sign Language Interpreters and Captioning Services                  7.  Locating Braille, Large Print, Audio, and Electronic Formatting                       Services (Alternate Formats)                  8.  Sample Job Accommodations Made by Employers                    B.  Accessibility Guidelines and Standards                  1.  ADA Accessibility Guidelines and Standards                  2.  Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New                        Construction and Alterations                  3.  Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards         C.  Flexible Work Options                  1.  Types of Flexible Work Arrangements                  2.  Benefits for Employers                  3.  Benefits for Employees                  4.  Questions to Consider                  5.  Resources for Further Information         D.  Emergency Evacuation Procedures for Employees               With Disabilities                  1.  Employees with Hearing Impairments                  2.  Employees with Mobility Impairments                  3.  Employees with Vision Impairments                  4.  Additional Resources         E.   Service Animals in Places of Business
	IV.   Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)         A.  ADA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973                  1.  ADA Title I - Employment                  2.  ADA Title II - Public Services                  3.  ADA Title III - Public Accommodations and Services                       Operated by Private Entities                  4.  ADA Title IV - Telecommunications                  5.  ADA Title V - Miscellaneous                  6.  The Rehabilitation Act of 1973                  7.  Web Sites for Further Information                  8.  Regional Disability and Business ADA Technical                       Assistance Centers (Nationwide)                  9.  Glossary of Terms          B.  Myths and Facts about the Americans with Disabilities Act          C.  Best Practices
	V.   Helpful Resources and Services for Employers
	VI.  Universal Design for Employees and Customers          A.  Designing Web Pages Accessible to Everyone                    B.  Designing New and Remodel Construction Accessible                to Everyone
	VII.  Employer Experiences          A.  Employer Success Stories          B.  Share Your Success Story!
	VIII.  Famous People with Disabilities

 

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