Our Vision Statement: Disability Rights California will create individual and family supports, chosen and directed by the person with a disability

Office of Disability Employment Policy

January 8, 2009

Groundbreaking survey shows that once an employer hires someone with a disability, that employer is much more likely to hire other people with disabilities

Survey of employer actions/attitudes released

The Survey of Employer Perspectives on the Employment of People with Disabilities is the first of its magnitude, with responses representing more than 2.4 Million companies nationwide. The survey reveals that a majority of large businesses hiring people with disabilities are discovering that costs for accommodations differ very little from those of the general employee population. Additionally, the survey showed that once an employer hires someone with a disability, they are much more likely to hire other people with disabilities.

Robust and comprehensive business case now available

ODEP’s revised Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities, including returning disabled veterans, features video clips, research and anecdotal information from businesses and industry leaders on how hiring people with disabilities improves an organizations bottom line across six themes: Return on Investment, Human Capital, Innovation, Marketing, Diversity, and Social Responsibility.