Blog: Larry Crisco

Studies show that hiring the disabled does not lead to higher accommodation costs, worker comp, or sick leave, yet these myths persist. 

Check out the October 2nd Business Week article by Ralph Braun at: www.businessweek.com/managing/content/oct2009/ca2009102_029034.htm

If your business has questions or would like more information about hiring people with disabilities, please contact me at (303) 866-2188.

Best Regards, Larry Crisco

Disclosure of a disability is a dilemma for job seekers as well as employers. From the job seeker perspective there are several good articles on this to review:

http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/disDIS.html

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/corner/vol01iss13.htm

http://www.ncwd-youth.info/resources_&_Publications/411.html

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/job/MiltWright.htm

The above links are also good for employers to review, and the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy has some very good resources and information for employers.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/categories/employer/

There is not one 'right' answer to this issue. Each situation is different, but the goal should be the same for employers and potential employees - disability shouldn't be a barrier to employment - look for the 'ability' and make determinations based on that.

There was very little employer interest in our event, so we decided to postpone for now.  We will be doing a survey with the metro area employers to see what specific interests they have and will formulate a new event based on the feedback.

Stay tuned!

This is a great opportunity for employers to get information on hiring returning veterans.  We will have expert panelists covering the following areas:

·          Employer Tax Credits

·          ADA Accommodations

·          Veterans Administration and how they can help employers

·          Talk with employers who already hire vets

 

There will be time for a lot of interaction and questions.

 

Employers will also be given a DVD and many material for future reference (a $50 value for free)

 

Email larry.crisco@state.co.us for more details or call Larry at (303) 866-2188

Colorado’s Employer Outreach Team would like to cordially invite employers to attend a
panel discussion.  This forum will consist of a panel discussion on several topics relating to
companies hiring veterans with disabilities. Additionally, we would like to start off
the morning seminar with complimentary coffee and danish from Atlanta Bread
and end with a delicious lunch provided by Udi’s.
 *Adams County*
Topics to be discussed:
· Tax & Monetary Incentives for Employers
· ADA - reasonable accommodations 
· Matching jobs with job seekers
  Help from the VA and DVR
 Where: The Brighton Room at Adams County Workforce Center
12200 North Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80234 (303-453-8627)
When: April 9, 2008 @  8:30 AM—Noon
 R.S.V.P: Please send an e-mail to Larry Crisco at larry.crisco@state.co.us