Resources

Toolkit on Encouraging Self-Identification of Disability

This guide created by EARN and NILG is a valuable resource for businesses of all sizes interested in assessing their progress toward disability inclusion goals. Self-identification is about more than reaching certain numbers, however. Done right, the very act of inviting applicants and employees to self-identify helps convey that a company intends to not just express a commitment to an inclusive workforce, but also deliver on it.

Disability Language Style Guide

The National Center on Disability and Journalism at Arizona State University has developed a style guide which covers almost 200 words and terms commonly used when referring to disability, most of which are not covered in The Associated Press style guide. (Also available in Spanish)

Tips for interacting with people with disabilities

Voya Financial has prepared this guide which offers tips on interacting with people who have various special needs and disabilities.

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a free resource that helps employers tap the benefits of disability diversity by educating public- and private-sector organizations on ways to build inclusive workplace cultures. EARN offers information and resources to empower individuals and organizations to become leaders in the employment and advancement of people with disabilities.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace

Advancing Employment

Advancing Employment is dedicated to building a community for inclusive employment in Georgia. It is here where individuals with disabilities, their families, service providers, and others interested in employment can learn and connect with one another. We believe competitive integrated employment is possible for everyone.

Disability Equality Index

The DEI is a benchmarking tool that provides an objective score and roadmap on disability inclusion policies and best practices.  Learn more at www.disabilityequalityindex.org

Disability:IN Supplier Diversity Certification

Disability:IN certifies disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled and veteran disability-owned businesses, and links them to organizations seeking to diversify their supply chains.