proudly promoting equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities:

The goal is for this to become a nationwide movement; leveling the playing field for people with significant disabilities to attain and maintain employment without being discriminated against, directly or indirectly. We think a great way to achieve this is by educating potential employees, employers and the public on the unique challenges and opportunities of a truly inclusive workplace and society.

Proudly Hiring goes by the AbilityOne Program’s definition for a significant disability: “a severe physical or mental impairment (a residual, limiting condition resulting from an injury, disease, or congenital defect) which so limits the person’s functional capabilities (mobility, communication, self-care, self-direction, work tolerance or work skills) that the individual is unable to engage in normal competitive employment over an extended period of time.”

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here is a quick rundown of our purpose and what we do

Training

We provide training and rehabilitation for people with disabilities looking to enter or re-enter the competitive workforce

Education

We educate employers and the public on the importance of a truly inclusive society through web and social media

Employment

We hire and promote the employment of people with disabilities into jobs that are meaningful, stable and rewarding

Support

We offer support to employers as well as employees that are transitioning into a new working relationship

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Quick facts & figures

American With Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush. The ADA is one of America’s most comprehensive pieces of civil rights legislation that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life — to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and local government programs and services. The ADA is an “equal opportunity” law for people with disabilities

(ada.gov).

Employment Rates

Despite the passing of the ADA, people with disabilities still continue to face discrimination and struggle to find employment.

The report, Americans with Disabilities: 2010, shows that 41 percent of those age 21 to 64 with any disability were employed, compared with 79 percent of those with no disability. Along with the lower likelihood of having a job came the higher likelihood of experiencing persistent poverty; that is, continuous poverty over a 24-month period. Among people age 15 to 64 with severe disabilities, 10.8 percent experienced persistent poverty; the same was true for 4.9 percent of those with a nonsevere disability and 3.8 percent of those with no disability

(census.gov).

Disability Statistics

  • The probability of having a severe disability is only one in 20 for those 15 to 24 while it is one in four for those 65 to 69.
  • Difficulty with at least one activity of daily living was cited by 9.4 million noninstitutionalized adults. These activities included getting around inside the home, bathing, dressing and eating.
  • About 15.5 million adults had difficulties with one or more instrumental activities of daily living. These activities included doing housework, using the phone and preparing meals.
  • Being frequently depressed or anxious such that it interfered with ordinary activities was reported by 7.0 million adults.
  • Adults age 21 to 64 with disabilities had median monthly earnings of $1,961 compared with $2,724 for those with no disability.

(census.gov)

  • MISSION
    MISSION
  • VISION
    VISION
  • GOALS
    GOALS
Proudly promoting equal employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities through training, education, employment and support.
To raise the world’s awareness to build a truly inclusive society that values the unique contributions of people with disabilities and special needs.
To ignite a nationwide movement of awareness and inclusion; leveling the playing field for people with significant disabilities to fully participate in society.