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T-TAP- Training & TA for Providers

BizNet- Business-to-Business Initiative

PDA- Professional Development Academy

BARC- Benefits Assistance Resource Center

SPI- State Partnership Systems Change Initiative

CyberU- On-line Learning Opportunities

Employers

...committed to enhancing the economic productivity of people with disabilities!

Developing a strong and diverse workforce is a goal of small and large businesses across the country. Yet, many businesses struggle with finding creative ways to meet the different needs and talents of a workforce that includes a growing number of workers with disabilities.

VCU Business Connections has provided professional expertise and assistance to businesses seeking to enhance their employment practices to further support such workers. We can assist you as you lead the way in creating opportunities for supporting diversity in your workforce.

• Employment Specialist: Single point of contact, recruitment assistance, provide follow-up

• Applicant Screening: Prescreened applicants, reduced recruitment cost

• Training & Consultation: Customized response to HR needs, Employer education on diverse workforce

• Applicants: Provide an expanded labor pool

What do employers think about supported employment?

• Microsoft Corporation : Mylene B. Padolina

• Manpower, Inc.: Millie Hewett

• McDonalds: Interview with K. Bradly

• Bender Consulting Services, Inc.: Interview with Joyce Bender

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Exploding the Stereotype

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ADA & Accommodations

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VCU Business Connections is a CARF accredited program.

Virginia Commonwealth University

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Work Place Supports

1314 West Main Street

Richmond, Virginia 23284

www.worksupport.com

VCU/VCU Health Systems School of Education and Department of Physical Medicine and rehabilitation is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Pam Targett at VOICE (804) 828-2325 or TTY (804) 828-2494.

This portal is funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Grant # H133B980036.