EmployABILITY Programs
EmployABILITY is a collaboration of service professionals working together through the Los Angeles WorkSource California system to help people with disabilities find jobs and build careers, and assist businesses that hire them.
Here’s a brief description of some of the EmployABILITY Partnership programs designed to help businesses address issues related to hiring and accommodating persons with mobility impairments and other disabilities:
Empowerment Team -- A group of highly trained disability specialists provide employer education and consultation. Contact: Lisa Jordan: 323-539-2098 ljordan@lagoodwill.org
EmployABILITY Hotline
A toll-free Hotline provides disability-related information and resources to employers. The Hotline number is: 1-866-521-7867 or TTY 1-866-521-7807.
LEGACY/HR Diversity Training
Human Resource Professionals can strengthen their knowledge of disability-related employment practices by participating in the LEGACY/HR Diversity Training, a pioneering course that is specifically designed to meet their needs. Topics include:
- Disability etiquette
- Interviewing techniques
- How to provide cost-effective workplace accommodations
- Latest changes in disability law
- Employee benefits
- Financial incentives available to employers
For information about LEGACY/HR, call (323) 539-2098 or (323) 539-2081 (TTY/TDD).
Online Resource Manual
Find local resources for specialized disability services, including links to disability websites, summaries of State and Federal disability law, information on assistive technology, training resources, and much more!
Additionally, businesses can obtain assistance from:
State Employment Development Department : www.edd.gov
State Department of Rehabilitation: www.dor.ca.gov
