Top Ten Reasons to Hire an Individual with Developmental Disabilities
- Individuals with developmental disabilities are reliable, dedicated, loyal workers with a positive work ethic.
- Employers experience low turnover and high retention from employees with developmental disabilities.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities have lower than average absenteeism, thereby increasing overall productivity.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities demonstrate high work productivity in a wide range of jobs.
- Individuals with developmental disabilities contribute to a positive and team-based work environment.
- Employees with developmental disabilities promote a positive corporate image that increases customer base and loyalty.
- Systems are in place to match employer needs with employee job skills.
- No-cost consultation and technical assistance is available to help employers hire people with developmental disabilities and provide on-the-job training.
- Federal tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities improve the employer's bottom line.
- Hiring individuals with developmental disabilities promotes workforce diversity and is good for the employee, the business and society.
WE Include
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Message from Maria Shriver
Arnold and I have made a commitment in California through our WE Include Initiative to give individuals with developmental disabilities a chance to excel in jobs that give them satisfaction and purpose. Many people often believe that those with developmental disabilities can’t work, but they do – and that is why here in California, WE Include.
Mission
WE Include aims to open the door to opportunities and raise awareness of resources that address the needs of the developmentally disabled community in order to enable them to live a fulfilling and purpose-filled life through inclusion in opportunities such as employment, education, independent living and financial empowerment.
Key Partners
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