For Employers
w/ disabled workers
If a person who has a disability wants to work
they might have difficulty getting jobs.
There are different types of disabilities to varying degrees.
First, inform them the expectations of the job.
Make sure they know how to do the job as you train.
Give warnings (and explain why behind the warning) before
resorting to termination, as some people might not under
stand what they did wrong.
Even if the disability is confidential, explain to coworkers
not to give the employee a hard time, without divulging.
Don’t touch the employee or their belongings (including any
mobility aids) without asking them first.
Allow the employee extra time if necessary so as to not
overwhelm them.
Monitor the surroundings to make sure no harassment
takes place, possible barriers to accessibility, etc.
Try not to get frustrated if they do something differently than
what others might do, such as note reminders, etc.
