The mission of the ADA and Section 503 is to help employers build more equitable, inclusive organizations that value the contributions of individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed 33 years ago to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination in their public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places. Government contractors are obligated to adhere to both the ADA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 503 prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against individuals with disabilities and requires affirmative action programs to recruit, hire, promote and retain individuals covered by the act.
Beyond the necessary compliance requirements, employers have long recognized the value of a dedicated disabled workforce and therefore, have enhanced their recruiting methodology to target these communities. OutSolve stands ready to help employers not only adhere to these federal laws, but also to add value to their businesses by recruiting, developing, accommodating, promoting, and retaining qualified individuals with disabilities.
OutSolve invites you to take advantage of focused resources to help you build an inclusive workforce that welcomes individuals with disabilities:
The OFCCP offers several compliance assistance resources to educate federal contractors about the rights of individuals with disabilities:
The DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy also provides free resources for employers:
The EEOC offers several resources for ADA compliance:
OutSolve strives to go beyond compliance- providing employers with the information and resources to not only meet compliance with federal requirements, but to build an inclusive workplace which seeks out qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact us to learn about how to build these inclusivity programs into your recruitment and hiring.