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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation - Business Relations Program

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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation - Business Relations Program

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  1. ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES Business Relations Program

  2. For the past 30 years, ADRS business relations staff and READI-Net have partnered with Alabama businesses to develop customized, no-cost services for your business. Thousands of employers have discovered the benefits of tapping into these resources  ADRS Business Relations Consultants Over the past five years, the BRC Program has provided 39,187 no-cost services to Alabama business.

  3. How it All Works The General Contractor: The Foundation The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 set forth the public Vocational Rehabilitation program…. • Mandates that states designate an entity to provide services to individuals with disabilities to help them obtain, retain or advance in employment, and • Mandates that the designated agency provide services to businesses to assist them in hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities • Provides Federal funds for the provision of services at a ration of 3/1.

  4. How it All Works The Sub- Contractor: The Supports Community Rehabilitation Programs • Rehabilitation Act allowed VR to spend money on starting and expanding community rehabilitation programs • Community Rehabilitation programs provide job readiness training to our consumers, as well as assist with job development, job placement and job follow-up when a consumer goes to work • State VR agency contracts/pays for services provided by community rehabilitation programs

  5. How it All Works The General Contractor: Technical Components In-house Specializations • Business Relations Program • Counseling and Guidance/ Case Management Services • Rehabilitation Technology Program • Orientation and Mobility Specialist • Vision Rehabilitation Therapist • Drivers Rehabilitation Training • Sign Language Interpreters • Deaf Support Specialist

  6. How it All Works The General Contractor: Technical Components In-house Specializations • Business Relations Program • Respond “promptly” • Understand business needs • Provide technical assistance and consultation • Provide qualified applicants to business • Provide support services as needed

  7. Partnership

  8. Employers Community Resource Providers

  9. BRC Snapshot

  10. Recruiting and Retention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzTA7TnYvgU

  11. Easy Recruitment Process

  12. Employer Services This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA

  13. RAVE Services to employers: • Rapid Response • Coordination of services and medical information • Accommodation evaluation and identification • Assistance with securing needed accommodations

  14. Training Business

  15. special emphasis Projects

  16. Employer Services Employers can access up to $4,800 to offset the cost of a new hire or use our paid work experience to see if our referral is a good fit

  17. Advocating for Accessibility https://youtu.be/ZU7NU_fsaSU

  18. Communicating the Message Companies are using all sorts of media to communicate their disability and inclusion efforts • Use individuals with disabilities in marketing • YouTube https://youtu.be/7zTdMGux6rY

  19. Consumer Services

  20. Anna D. Taylor, M.S. Business Relations Specialist Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Anna.taylor@rehab.alabama.gov (334) 293-7156

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