Why Should You Hire a Person with a Disability?
There are compelling reasons to hire people with disabilities:
- People with disabilities possess valuable problem-solving skills because they are experts in finding creative ways to perform tasks others may take for granted.
- Employees with disabilities have proven to be dependable, dedicated, hardworking and productive employees.
- Employees with disabilities reflect the customer base.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration. 2006. Disability Employment 101
Hiring Resources
- Tax Incentives
- Barrier Removal Tax Deduction
- Small Business Access Tax Credit
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit
- Iowa Small Business Income Tax Credit
- Iowa Small Business Income Tax Deduction
- The Americans with Disabilities Act—Employer/Employee Rights & Responsibilities—A Guide for Iowans (This booklet contains information on Title I of the ADA which is directly related to employment provisions of the law. It addresses both employers and employees rights and responsibilities under the ADA.)
- EEOC’s Questions and Answers about the ADA
- EEOC’s Guide for Small Business
- Ticket To Work – Employer Network
- Federal Bonding Program
- Do’s and Don’t


