Section 503

What is section 503?

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Over 65% of working age people with disabilities are unemployed.

Of those working nearly 1/3 earn wages below the poverty level

Sets the bar for government contractors of 7%

Why the Change?

• Improves opportunity for people with disabilities
• Brings alignment with the ADA
• Addresses disproportionate unemployment 
• Sets an expectation

What it means for job seekers

• Employers may ask for disclosure
• Disclosing is a personal decision
• Employers are targeting outreach
• Increased awareness 

What it means for employers

• Disability must be a diversity strategy
• Employers must analyze outreach
• Encourages employers to ask about disability
• An opportunity! 

Incentives

• Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• On the job training options

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How Worksource can Help

• Help with recruitment
• Assistance with reasonable accomodation
• Access to qualified candidates
• Outreach events

Disability Employment Initiative