To maintain a network of businesses with a commitment to disability issues, identifying areas of need to support Alabama employers by providing resources, information links and qualified job candidates.

Our Goals:

• Promote diversity in the workplace by recruiting and retaining people with disabilities
• Promote exchange of best practices in disability management among business and industry
• Foster partnerships with rehabilitation service providers under the coordination of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
• Sponsor employer-focused educational and training opportunities related to a wide array of disability issues

ABLE Network Features:

• Online Recruiting of Job Candidates and Job Posting services available for employers and disability service providers.
• Job Candidates in the ABLE electronic applicant pool need not be counted as applicant in EEOC reporting requirements. See recent EEOC document: Questions and Answers: Definition of "Job Applicant" for Internet and Related Electronic Technologies
• ABLE Network Membership available for businesses desiring to network with other companies on disability related issues.

Information available on:

• Best Practices
• Resources to assist in Disability Management Issues
• Upcoming Events/Training on disability related topics available in your local area
• Success Stories
• Listing of Alabama companies involved in the ABLE Network.

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