For Employers

Abilities Network’s employment services cultivate partnerships with employers to support inclusion within the work place and independence for individuals with disabilities within competitive employment through customized services.

How do I benefit from hiring a person with a disability?

• Fill Business Needs–Through customized employment strategies, the individual will fill a specific need for your business with their unique skills and abilities.

• Lower Costs–Reduction in turnover, lower absenteeism, better than average safety records, Maryland disability employment tax credit (MDETC).

• Enhanced Corporate Image–Recognition as a leader in the forefront of awareness and recognizing the abilities, skills, and challenges of individuals with disabilities.

• Increased Productivity and Service–An inclusive work culture improves morale of all employees, which in turn improves the quality of your product or service.

How do I benefit from a partnership with [Abilities Network]?

• Support–Abilities Network staff will assist each individual through one on one job coaching as they learn and adapt to the environment and responsibilities of their new job with your business. This ensures post hire success.

• Communication–The job coaches will maintain communication with you, the employer, to monitor the progress of the individual you employ, as well as to address any needs that may arise during their employment.

• Expertise in Customized Employment–Abilities Network is able to help you, the employer, assess your business needs in order to align the skills and interest of the job seeker to meet those needs.

• Recognition–Abilities Network recognizes outstanding employer relationships in Annual Board meetings as well as in monthly newsletters. This will exhibit your commitment to the community as well as your corporate social responsibility.

 “A work environment should reflect the community it serves and that should include people with disabilities.”

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