Employer Advisory Council (EAC) at College of DuPage

Specific Disability Does Not Mean General Inability

In fact, most people have some type of disability. People with disabilities are a “highly motivated, largely untapped workforce” (Paul Straits, president, Vesco Reprographics). In reality, people with disabilities are not all that different from anyone else starting a new job. Although, in fact, they will be more apt to work harder, be more productive, and stay longer at the task. The “special ability” person asks for an opportunity to prove themselves. All they want is a chance to succeed.

We can be your linkage to qualified persons with disabilities.

Benefits to Employers

Reverse the Fear and Debunk the Myths

A diverse workforce that includes those with disabilities is representative of the population at large.
Greater productivity, higher staff morale
Presents a positive community profile to your customer
Decreased worker turnover
Training incentives and tax credits
A human resources competitive advantage because all other labor pools are shrinking

Productivity is money in your pocket.

Benefits to the Economy and the Community

Makes individuals with disabilities “tax contributors” vs. “welfare recipients”
Provides increased consumerism
Increases the available labor pool considering the projected labor shortages

Referring to an employee with a disability, Paul Straits said, “in his work he more than makes up for his challenges.”

Employability

Employ a person with a disability for their abilities.

Do not reject them for disabilities that may have no relevance to successfully meeting your job requirements.

They have “employability” because they have abilities.

The challenges of a disability are overshadowed by excellent and competitive skills in other areas.

The pride of the person in their work. This contributes in a positive way to your workplace environment.

How may the College of DuPage Employer Advisory Council assist you?

We can assist you in finding an individual with the aptitude and skills to match your job requirements.

Only after careful study and job matching will a suitable candidate be referred to you for an interview.

There is no obligation and this service is absolutely free.

Remember, the allowable “probationary period” gives you, the employer, a chance to see the individual perform on the job and an opportunity to sort out all possible concerns.

We make the hiring process easier for you.

“We are the ombudsman for College of DuPage. We are a linkage to Human Resources, an advocate for those with disabilities, and a resource to you for your “bottom line.” (Roger Sutfin, chair, Employer Advisory Council serving individuals with disabilities).

Responsiveness to Employer Concerns

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultation
Risk assessment and avoidance
Resource advisement on opportunities for support, training and re-training
Disability awareness workshops
On-site training of staff and supervisors
Linkage to adult service provider network of agencies

We are here to help you. Let’s get started.

Reverse the fear by working for a more positive workplace environment and increased productivity.

C.O.D. provides excellent educational and certificate programs, and takes pride in all of its students. Those who complete our programs emerge with the requisite skills and a heightened motivation to be successful in your workplace environment. Additionally, we’ll provide on-site disability awareness training for your employees.

We are here for you. We await your call.

For more information, call Steve Fry, disability career specialist, at (630) 942-3854 or e-mail fryday@cod.edu.



Leading the Way: The Employer Connection to Productivity College of DuPage Employer Advisory Council Benefits to Employers Benefits to the Economy and the Community Employability How We Can Help You Responsiveness to Employer Concerns Reverse the Fear		For more information, call Steve Fry, disability career specialist, at (630) 942-3854 or e-mail fryday@cod.edu.
	Specific Disability Does Not Mean General Inability In fact, most people have some type of disability. People with disabilities are a “highly motivated, largely untapped workforce” (Paul Straits, president, Vesco Reprographics). In reality, people with disabilities are not all that different from anyone else starting a new job. Although, in fact, they will be more apt to work harder, be more productive, and stay longer at the task. The “special ability” person asks for an opportunity to prove themselves. All they want is a chance to succeed. We can be your linkage to qualified persons with disabilities. Benefits to Employers Reverse the Fear and Debunk the Myths A diverse workforce that includes those with disabilities is representative of the population at large. Greater productivity, higher staff morale Presents a positive community profile to your customer Decreased worker turnover Training incentives and tax credits A human resources competitive advantage because all other labor pools are shrinking Productivity is money in your pocket. Benefits to the Economy and the Community Makes individuals with disabilities “tax contributors” vs. “welfare recipients” Provides increased consumerism Increases the available labor pool considering the projected labor shortages Referring to an employee with a disability, Paul Straits said, “in his work he more than makes up for his challenges.” Employability Employ a person with a disability for their abilities. Do not reject them for disabilities that may have no relevance to successfully meeting your job requirements. They have “employability” because they have abilities. The challenges of a disability are overshadowed by excellent and competitive skills in other areas. The pride of the person in their work. This contributes in a positive way to your workplace environment. How may the College of DuPage Employer Advisory Council assist you? We can assist you in finding an individual with the aptitude and skills to match your job requirements. Only after careful study and job matching will a suitable candidate be referred to you for an interview. There is no obligation and this service is absolutely free. Remember, the allowable “probationary period” gives you, the employer, a chance to see the individual perform on the job and an opportunity to sort out all possible concerns. We make the hiring process easier for you. “We are the ombudsman for College of DuPage. We are a linkage to Human Resources, an advocate for those with disabilities, and a resource to you for your “bottom line.” (Roger Sutfin, chair, Employer Advisory Council serving individuals with disabilities). Responsiveness to Employer Concerns Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consultation Risk assessment and avoidance Resource advisement on opportunities for support, training and re-training Disability awareness workshops On-site training of staff and supervisors Linkage to adult service provider network of agencies We are here to help you. Let’s get started. Reverse the fear by working for a more positive workplace environment and increased productivity. C.O.D. provides excellent educational and certificate programs, and takes pride in all of its students. Those who complete our programs emerge with the requisite skills and a heightened motivation to be successful in your workplace environment. Additionally, we’ll provide on-site disability awareness training for your employees. We are here for you. We await your call. For more information, call Steve Fry, disability career specialist, at (630) 942-3854 or e-mail fryday@cod.edu.