Impact of Employer Disability Practices on Employment Outcomes

This technical report presents findings on how employer disability practices affect employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The study utilizes data from annual employer surveys conducted by the National Organization on Disability, focusing on 49 disability employment practices collected over a five-year period from 2019 to 2023. The report outlines various categories of disability practices, including recruitment, inclusion, self-identification encouragement, accessibility, promotion of initiatives, training, accommodations, and support for disability groups. It also discusses the methodology used to analyze the impact of these practices on disability hires, promotions, and exits. The results indicate that certain practices, such as disability recruitment and inclusion initiatives, significantly correlate with improved hiring and promotion rates. The report concludes that employer disability practices are crucial in enhancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities and suggests further research to explore the interactions between these practices and their long-term effects.