Disability Considerations in HR Policy and Practice

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Individuals with disabilities continue to face obstacles to gaining and maintaining employment within the U.S. workforce, even though over 35 years have passed since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). This course provides a broad overview of the role of HR professionals in addressing this issue, by maximizing fair disability workplace policies and practices and minimizing disability discrimination across the employment process. We will discuss the importance of the business case for aligning disability with a company's strategic human capital, workforce development, and customer service imperatives. The implications for effective HR policies and practices in recruitment and hiring, career development and retention, accessibility and accommodation, compensation and benefits, and metrics and analytics will be covered. Presentations by leading HR professionals are embedded throughout.