Employer Incentives for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities

There are several tax incentives available to employers that hire individuals with disabilities. However, it is unclear just how aware employers are of these incentives and whether the incentives actually affect decision-making. What level of knowledge do human resource professionals have of tax incentives for hiring individuals with disabilities? How much are these incentives used by companies? Who in companies make decisions about whether to use these incentives?

This report provides an analysis of the results from an Employer Incentives for Hiring Individuals With Disabilities Survey conducted in 2002. It provides insight into the causes and solutions to the underutilization of talented individuals with disabilities.