Does it take a considerable expense to accommodate workers with disabilities?
No. About 73 percent of employers report that their employees with disabilities did not require any special accommodations. And the cost is less than $500 for more than 65 percent of those who do. According to studies by the Office of Disability Employment Policy's Job Accommodation Network reveal that 15 percent of all accommodations cost nothing, 51 percent cost between $1 and $500 and only 12 percent cost up to $1,000.
Do workers with disabilities use more sick leave and won't be as productive as other employees?
No. Studies have shown that workers with disabilities have the same absentee and sick rates as non-disabled employees. In addition, industry reports consistently rate workers with disabilities as average or above average in performance, quality and quality of work, attendance and safety.
Is it true that people with disabilities are usually unable to meet performance standards in the workplace?
Absolutely not! Several industry reports have repeated shown that people with disabilities are as capable and productive as non-disabled workers.