Employers
Ready to join the Champaign County businesses committing to inclusion?
Here's how!
STEP 1
Sign your business up for the Directory! You can visit the Directory page on this website and fill out the form at the bottom, or click the button below
STEP 2
Register for LEAP training! LEAP trainings are a great way to jump start your path to being an inclusive workplace. Did we mention they’re FREE? Click the button below to get the ball rolling
STEP 3
Once you’ve signed up for the Directory and scheduled a LEAP training, you can head over the the Resources section of our website to look through our helpful ideas and links
Why should we strive to be inclusive employers?
- “disability is a source of competitive advantage.”
- Employing people with disabilities fosters a more positive “collaborative” work culture.
- People with disabilities have “higher retention rates.”
- Hiring people with disabilities improves morale.
- employers who foster inclusive work places may be eligible for tax credits of up to $9,000 (2024).
- On the Job Evaluations (OJE) are wages reimbursed to the employer for evaluating if an individual with a disability can perform the duties of a certain job
- On the Job Training (OJT) reimburses an employer a negotiated wage if an individual with a disability that they hire needs certain kinds of training.