Workforce Inclusion Consulting Services

Introduction to Disability Employment

SourceAmerica will help your business navigate the vast and nuanced disability employment landscape. To get you started, we can help answer questions like:

• What are the impacts of hiring a diverse workforce on my company and the economy?
• What types of laws, policies, or procedures should I be aware of when hiring people with disabilities?
• Are there local services or organizations that I can use as a resource?
• What should I know about people with disabilities, and how do I start recruiting?

Business Analysis

SourceAmerica will work with you to conduct a thorough analysis to identify opportunities that will make your organization’s culture and practices more inclusive. Our business analysis service covers a wide range of topics. If you’ve been asking the questions below, or ones like them, we can help.

• What changes in process, procedure, or policy should I make to accommodate employees with disabilities in my workforce?
• What should I keep in mind when communicating with employees with disabilities?
• How can I best accommodate employees with disabilities when it comes to tasks, scheduling, training, etc.?
• What technologies are available to help my employees with disabilities succeed in the workplace?

Disability Inclusion

SourceAmerica is uniquely positioned to support human resources professionals and diversity leaders across various industries as they work to create welcoming and inclusive environments for people with varying abilities. We have access to decades of research and numerous resources to help businesses achieve a more inclusive work environment. Below are areas our disability inclusion service covers.

• Policies and Procedures that Promote Inclusion for People with Disabilities
• Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring
• Strategies for Encouraging and Implementing Feedback
• Plans for Engaging and Giving Back to Local Communities

Accessibility

SourceAmerica will answer the questions you have related to accessibility and work with you to ensure that your work areas and processes are accessible for every employee. We will connect you to resources that will help answer questions like:

• What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how does it affect my business?
• What updates need to be made for my business to be fully accessible?
• Are there agencies or certified entities in my area that can help?

Disability Documentation

Hiring people with disabilities grants organizations access to various types of benefits offered be federal and state agencies. SourceAmerica is well positioned to help you connect with these agencies and navigate benefits. Our team is well-versed in this process and ideally positioned to help you answer the following questions:

• How can my organization benefit from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, the Disabled Access Credit, or other opportunities associated with having a diverse workforce?
• What do I need to do to meet the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s requirements as well as other federal contracting requirements?
• What do I need to know about the ADA or AbilityOne contracts as they relate to hiring?
• Is there information I must disclose before I start recruiting?
• How do I navigate Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Income benefits?

Training and Certifications

SourceAmerica has connections to training resources to help people with disabilities obtain certifications or credentialing in their desired fields (e.g. information technology, food service, or custodial). These training resources can be customized to meet the needs of your employees with disabilities as well as your organization. Our team will guide you through each step of the process – from understanding the benefits to implementation.