Top Ten Reasons to Hire Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

• Individuals with developmental disabilities are reliable, dedicated, loyal workers with a positive work ethic.
• Employers experience low turnover and high retention from employees with developmental disabilities.
• Individuals with developmental disabilities have lower than average absenteeism, thereby increasing overall productivity.
• Individuals with developmental disabilities demonstrate high work productivity in a wide range of jobs.
• Individuals with developmental disabilities contribute to a positive and team-based work environment.
• Employees with developmental disabilities promote a positive corporate image that increases customer base and loyalty.
• Systems are in place to match employer needs with employee job skills.
• No-cost consultation and technical assistance is available to help employers hire people with developmental disabilities and provide on-the-job training.
• Federal tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities improve the employer's bottom line.
• Hiring individuals with developmental disabilities promotes workforce diversity and is good for the employee, the business and society.

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