Employment
Jessica Anderson
and
Eric Strebeck
Group 4
ADA: Title 1 - Employment
Employers of 15 or more employees must
provide an equal opportunity for
employment
 “No covered entity shall discriminate
against a qualified individual with a
disability because of the disability of such
individual in regard to job application
procedures, the hiring, advancement, or
discharge of employees, employee
compensation, job training, and other
terms, conditions, and privileges of
employment”.
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ADA, Public Law 101-336, Section 102 (a)
Accommodations
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not making reasonable accommodations to
the known physical or mental limitations of an
otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is
an applicant or employee, unless such covered entity
can demonstrate that the accommodation would
impose undue hardship on the operation of the
business.
 ADA,
Public Law 101-336, Section 102 (b)(5)(A)
Accommodations cont…
 If
the employee’s disability prevents
performing essential functions of the job
prior to the use of accommodations then
the employee must disclose their disability
to the employer.
 In the event that accommodations are
provided by the employer and the
employee is still unable to fulfill essential
job functions then he/she is considered an
unqualified applicant.
A Scenario…
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You are an individual with Dyslexia and are in
search of a job.
Through previous experiences you have
demonstrated a talent for sales.
Currently the sales positions that are available
in your area are telemarketing positions.
You also have previous telemarketing
experience.
However, the employer provides you with this
handout to read aloud during the interview
process.
Scenario cont…
 We
need a volunteer to read the
passage.
EEOC
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In order to ensure equal opportunity the
government created the EEOC (Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission).
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission (EEOC) is responsible for
enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to
discriminate against a job applicant or an
employee because of the person's race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy),
national origin, age (40 or older), disability or
genetic information.
About the EEOC: Overview. (n.d.). US EEOC Home Page. Retrieved
March 03, 2011, from http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/index.cfm
More about the EEOC
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The EEOC has the authority to investigate
charges of discrimination against employers
who are covered by the law.
The EEOC works to prevent discrimination
before it occurs through outreach, education
and technical assistance programs.
The EEOC provides leadership and guidance
to federal agencies on all aspects of the
federal government's equal employment
opportunity program.
About the EEOC: Overview. (n.d.). US EEOC Home Page. Retrieved March
03, 2011, from http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/index.cfm
The Scenario (aftermath)
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You are currently in the process of filing a
complaint under Title 1 with the EEOC due to the
lack of willingness to accommodate for your
specific disability.
In the meantime you are still applying for other
jobs with little success due to the recession, and
trying to provide for your family.
How do you feel right about now?
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Class discussion
How would this situation affect your performance
at your next interview?
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Self confidence / self esteem
Employment in a Social Model
World
 Employers
are willing to provide
reasonable accommodations without
being legally asked to such as:
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Accessible formats for information
Outline/detail of job duties
 Employers
would naturally see
opportunities where a disability could
actually be an advantage.
WiSe
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The Washington Initiative for Supported Employment is
a private, non-profit organization dedicated to
expanding employment opportunities for people with
developmental disabilities.
Supported employment is a unique employment
service for people with disabilities who have support
services in the competitive workforce to enhance your
workplace.
Employers Benefit from Supported Employment
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Qualified Pre-Screened Employees
On-the-job training resources
No-cost job placement services
Operations analysis
Post-employment follow-up
Technical assistance on workplace accommodations
WiSe. (n.d.). Retrieved March 03, 2011, from http://www.theinitiative.ws/
More on Supported Employment
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Individuals are matched to jobs based on their
personal dreams and desires, while employers get
the ongoing assistance they need to support people
in their jobs. Support may include:
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Training Supervision
Transportation
Communication assistance
Mobility assistance
Other activities
WiSe. (n.d.). Retrieved March 03, 2011, from http://www.theinitiative.ws/
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Short Video by WiSe on how some employers with
disabilities feel about their employees
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUCYjxMO_e8