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These services are provided free of charge!
Dependability-Surveys show that people with disabilities are dependable and offer stabilization in high turn over positions.
Competence-Participants are screened, trained and matched to jobs in area of interest, and educational level. Enhancement-Workers provide a diversified work environment and positive company image.Employers' tax incentives-There are three tax incentives provided by the federal government to businesses to help them offset the cost of accommodations for employees with disabilities.
1. Small business tax credit- IRS code section 44, given to small businesses for making their businesses accessible to persons with disabilities.
2. Architectural/ Transportation tax deduction- IRS code 190, Given to businesses for expenses incurred to removed physical structural, and transportation for persons with disabilities.
3. Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) - provides a tax credit for employers who hire people with disabilities or certain low income groups.
Monthly social- The department provides a monthly social for students in the community to enhance their social skills.
Graduation- The department conducts a yearly graduation in the month of June. During this time, students who have successful complete the prescribe job readiness training receive certificates of completion. We also recognize our employers and partners during this program including past students.
Annual Job Readiness Training- In the month of March in each year, the department partners with special needs students of Memphis and Shelby county school systems by providing three day job readiness training. The training is gear to creating publicity for these students as they make the transition from high school to the community life. At the end of the training, the participants tour several businesses for an opportunity to meet the employers for employment opportunities.
Annual appreciation for Vocational Rehabilitation counselor- This program takes place July of every year. During this time we show appreciation to our counselors for working with us and making referrals. We also use this time to introduce our department to the counselors that are not familiar with what we do.
Training and Follow Along-
A. Job coach- when our clients are placed on the job, we provide a job coach that works closely with the client in making the transition on the job. The job coach works with each client based on their individual needs on the job.
B. Follow along- when our clients are placed on the job we make a life long follow up with both the client and the employers to provide continual support when ever it is necessary.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) of 1990 is the single most powerful disability rights law ever passed. It prohibits discrimination: *on the basis of disability in employment and experience. *public accommodations. *telecommunications and transportation.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
