Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

BAC 2003 Work-Plan

June 2003

Employee Retention

• Value and Benefit to Employer
• Self Referral for Employee
• Retention Services

August 7, 2003

Employer Education

• Orientation and Training (the participant)
• Hiring Process - Interview, skills testing, the screening process
• Disability Recruitment and Retention part of Diversity Planning
• HR Professional and Line Hiring Staff - how to connect everyone through education to disability hiring practice
• Insurance issues - are there any?
• Live Resumes

October 9, 2003

Technology Issues

• Tech forum with Assistive Technology (AT), Tech. Reps, Developers
• Tech solutions for many employer environments
• Your IT professional ask and interact with AT
• Issues for Employers on Technology and accommodation

December 4, 2003

Partnering for Success

• Sucess Stories - Employers/Employees
• The Business Sense for Success
• How does it cost out?
• Putting It All Together