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Use Telecommuting as a
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One of greatest employment barriers for many
people with disabilities is the lack of dependable and reliable
transportation. Another barrier to employment for many people with
disabilities is the lack of necessary work supports to ensure success.
Telecommuting provides companies with the opportunity to successfully
integrate workers with disabilities for whom the traditional workplace
presents obstacles. Through the use of telecommuting, many businesses
wanting to keep employees with disabilities on the job have: * Retained valued employee talent; * Reduced employee turnover and recruitment costs; * Controlled the rising cost of disability benefits; and * Complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A well designed telecommuting program can offer businesses an opportunity to save money while increasing productivity. The following resources may be of assistance as you set-up and manage your telework program: Midwest Institute for Telecommuting Education (MITE) has trained over 10,000 employers via customized training, group presentations, and its acclaimed four-part seminar series. They have developed a suite of products that include a 240-page implementation manual, telecommuter video, and a comprehensive telework policy agreement. MITE specializes in the areas of: employment law and liability issues, start-up strategies, technical and remote office setup, supervisory issues, evaluation and productivity metrics, and development of company telecommuting policies. Smart Valley, Inc.--98 Telecommuting Guide includes discussion on Telecommuting Policy, as well as provides a sample Telecommuting Agreement, Telecommuting Security Policy Checklist, a Glossary of Common Terms, Cost Benefit Analysis Worksheet, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies checklist, other Resources. Telecommuting "How-To" Resources-Gil Gordon/Telecommuting is a comprehensive list of telecommuting and telework resources and links from around the world. It is part of a large site on telecommuting provided by Gil Gordon Associates. International Telework Association and Council 204 E Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20002 (202) 547-6157 FAX:(202) 546-3289 email: TAC4DC@aol.com The American Telecommuting Association 1220 L Street, NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20005 1-800-ATA-4-YOU email: YourATA@aol.com
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