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Ԍ x Ќ X XuX XXX      f XX f  f    S   u f(Articlesappearinthefollowingorder)   mԌ  Ќ X XuX XXX      f XX X X f VWXYZ[\]^(030uXX "V"  X?+ S [ ck "X?X Xu/XXXX   2V2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)IntroductionVb݌ V  Ќ X XXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "XB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)LegalDefinitionsofDisabilitiesV݌   Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   VH2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)ABriefDefinitionoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActVH݌  X Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)TypesofDisabilitiesV݌ a  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)UsingWordswithDignityV݌   Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   Vo!2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)HelpfulHintsforInterviewingVo!5"݌ c  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V#2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)MakingReasonableAccommodationsV#$݌ l  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V,&2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)FrequentlyAskedQuestions(FAQs)V,&&݌   Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V(2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)TaxIncentivesforBusinessesV(R)݌ n  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V "  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V*2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)ResourcesV*+݌ w  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   B.KKS [ ck "KKXB"V "  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   V0-2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)ReferencesV0--݌    Ќ X KKXXuuuu   X XuB.KKS [ ck "KKXBuXX  )y  X Xu& t   f XX f  f    + 2/  u fIntroduction/0 W0Ԍ  Ќ X XuX XXX    f XX X X f  PXX PP    F.~1  uPPurpose't/1H2 2Ԍ F Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   d2(w3  uXX ThisReadyReferenceGuidewasdesignedwithbusinesses  inmind.Itgivesthemauserfriendlywaytohavemanyof  * theirquestionsansweredregardinglawsimpactingpeople 3" withdisabilities,helpfulinterviewingtechniques,information # toassistinunderstanding reasonableaccommodations, $5  aswellasprovidinginformationontaxincentivesfor >&!  businesseswhohirepeoplewithdisabilitiesinIllinois.(w33݌ '" Ќ  uu  _X Xu&     PXX PP    x 2d6  uP_Acknowledgements_6w7 47Ԍ x Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   d2(8  uXX ThisReadyReferenceGuideforBusinesseswasfunded S fromaU.S.DepartmentofLabor,EmploymentandTraining \  Administrationgrant.TheOneStopDisabilityResource   ManualpublishedbytheInstituteforCommunityInclusion,  ^ atChildrensHospital,BostonandtheUniversityof g  Massachusetts,Boston,wasaninvaluableresourceforthe    authorsastheywrotethismanual.' 6(89݌ i  Ќ  uu  X Xu& t   PXX PP     &  2d;  uPAbouttheAuthors;< L<Ԍ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   d2(=  uXX JohnM.EckertservesastheExecutiveDirectorofthe )y  StatewideIndependentLivingCouncilofIllinois:Aplanning   bodymandatedbytheRehabilitationActtodevelopand +  havecosignoffauthorityonthethreeyearIllinoisState 4  PlanforIndependentLivingincollaborationwiththe   DepartmentofHumanServices,OfficeofRehabilitation 6 Services;andadvocatesforthe provisionofindependent ? livingservicesforpeoplewithdisabilities,theirfamilies,and  theirfriends.'t;(=>݌ A Ќ  uu    (  uu  (XA  Cilla_Sluga_Ԁisalongtimeadvocateforpeoplewith  disabilities.ShefoundedWeb&Word,acompanythat !W facilitatescommunicationprojectsfornonprofitadvocacy `" organizationsandothers.Sheisanurse,hasaBachelors #  degreeinBusinessManagementfromtheUniversityof %b  IllinoisatSpringfield,andisafrequentguesteditorialwriter k&! fortheStateJournalRegister.(XAA݌ '#    uu  (  uu  (>D  (>DD݌ )$ Ќ  uu    X Xu& ^    f XX f  f    x 2dHE  u fLegalDefinitionsofDisabilityHEE EԌ x  X XuX XXX    f XX X X f(  X XXX   LdL2(,G  uXX Thissectionexaminesthelegaldefinitionsofdisability.For S abroaderlookatwhatconstitutesadisabilityseeTypesof \ Disabilities.'^2E(,GG݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (H  Thereismorethanonelegaldefinitionofdisability r  establishedunderfederalandstatelaw.Anindividualmay   be disabledundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActbut $t  notbytheIllinoisDepartmentofHumanServicesOfficeof }  RehabilitationServices.Somelawsspecifythatapersons &  disabilitymustmeetorpassaspecificthresholdtoqualify /  underthatlaw.Forexample,notallpeoplewhohavea   heartconditionqualifyforservicesundersomelaws.(HAI݌ 1  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (-L  Belowareexamplesofhowdifferentlawsdefinedisability.(-LsL݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (=M  X Xu uXX AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA): X XuuXX Ԁ(A)aphysicalor [  mentalimpairmentthatsubstantiallylimitsoneormoreof  themajorlifeactivitiesofsuchindividual;(B)arecordof  ] suchanimpairment;or_(C)_Ԁbeingregardedashavingsuch f animpairment.(=MM݌  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (O  X Xu uXX SocialSecurityAdministration: X XuuXX ԀApersonmustbeunable | todoanykindofsubstantialgainfulworkbecauseofa  % physicalormentalimpairment(oracombinationof ."~ impairments),whichisexpectedtolastatleast12months, # ortoendindeath.(O=P݌ $0  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (R  X Xu uXX RehabilitationActof1973: X XuuXX ԀAphysicalormental &! impairmentwhichforsuchanindividualconstitutesor 'F# resultsinasubstantialimpedimenttoemployment;andcan O)$ benefitintermsofanemploymentoutcomefromvocational *% rehabilitationservices.(RR݌ ,Q' Ќ  uu  _(  uu  (%U  X Xu uXX WorkforceInvestmentAct: X XuuXX ԀUndertheWorkforce  InvestmentActregulations,peoplewithdisabilitiesare  Y definedusingtheADAdefinition.(%UkU݌ b Ќ  uu  X Xu+  X XXX   +BW  uXX Reference:InstituteforCommunityInclusionsOneStop  o DisabilityResourceManual.+BWW݌ x  Ќ  uu  X Xu& i   f XX f  f     M5  L2LdX  u fTheADAXcY it YԌ  M Ќ X XuX XXX    f XX X X f(  X XXX   LdL2(Z  uXX TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA)becamelawon   July26,1990.Itspurposeistomakesocietymoreopento 1  peoplewithdisabilities.Itisacivilrightslawandissimilarto :  thelawsforpeopleofcolorinthattheyensureaccesstoall   aspectsofsocietyandprohibitsdiscrimination.TheADAis <  dividedintofive(5)Titles:'i 5 X(ZZ݌ E  Ќ  uu  X Xu& ^   PXX PP    R p&2p&dt]  uPTitleI:EmploymentRegulationst]^ it]Ԍ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(I_  uXX TitleIbansemployersfromdiscriminatingbasedon U  disability.Itappliestoemployersoffifteen(15)employees  ormore.Underthistitle,employersmust:'^h](I__݌ W Ќ  uu  X Xu MNOPQRSTU(0 0 VWXYZ[\]^/ /uXX "M"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   Mb2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Provideprotectionsduringapplication,hiring,  discharge,promotion,jobtrainingandotherconditions m ofemployment;Mbb݌ v  Ќ X KKXXuuuu     "M"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   Md2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Make reasonableaccommodations.Areasonable 3" accommodationmayincludejobrestructuringand/or # worksitemodifications(Findmoreonreasonable $5  accommodationsonpage10);Mdze݌ >&! Ќ X KKXXuuuu   "M"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   Mg2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Ensureadvancementandwageequity,andother 'K# considerations.Mghh݌ T)$  X KKXXuuuu   "M"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   Mi2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)PostnoticesabouttheAct.Mij݌ +a& Ќ X KKXXuuuu     B.KKS [ ck "KKXB(  uu  (~l  Thistitlealsorequiresemployerstomakedecisionsabout   newapplicantsandcurrentemployeesbasedonan  Y individualsabilities,notdisabilitylabels.(~ll݌ b Ќ  uu  X Xu& i   PXX PP     7 o p&2p&dBn  uPTitleII:PublicServicesOperatedbyStateandLocal  7 GovernmentsBnn isnԌ @  Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(Lp  uXX TitleIIrequiresthatstateandlocalgovernmentsperforma   selfevaluationandputtogetheratransitionplanthat $t  ensuresaccessandreasonableaccommodationstopublic }  services,programsandactivitiesaswellaspublic &  transportationsystems.'i  6n(Lpp݌ /  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (r  Inaddition,newfacilities,equipment,rail/bus/commuter <  facilitiesandservicesmustbereadilyavailableand E  accessibletopeoplewithdisabilities.Italsorequiresthat   stateandlocalgovernmentsprovidecomparablepara G  transithourstopeoplewhocannotuseexistingfixedroute P systems.(rr݌  Ќ  uu    X Xu&    PXX PP    .~f p&2p&d>u  uPTitleIII:PublicAccommodationsandServices .~ OperatedbyPrivateEntities>uu isuԌ  Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(Rw  uXX TitleIIIrequiresprivateentitiesthatprovidepublicservices  b removephysicalbarriers,wherereadilyachievable.It k! appliestoallsizesofbusiness,regardlessofnumberof " employees.Itmandatesthatallnewconstructionand $m buildingmodificationsbeaccessible,unlessitisforanon v%  publicactivityofaprivatecluborreligiousorganization.' f2u(Rww݌ &" Ќ  uu    (  uu  (6z  TheADAdefinesapublicentityasaplacethatservesfood (# ordrink,provideslodging,education,entertainment, )5% exhibits,recreation,fitnessprograms,orotherpublic >+& services.Thisincludespublicgatheringplaces,grocers, ,' bakeries,retailstores,gasstations,daycare,socialservice  centers,medicalofficesandfacilities,banks,hotels,  Y libraries,museums,parks,privatelyownedpublic b transportationsystems,schools,andjustabouteveryother   privatebusinessorprogramthatoffersaservicetothe  d public.(6z|z݌ m  Ќ  uu    X Xu& &   PXX PP     B * z p&2p&d}  uPTitleIV:TelecommunicationsRelayServicesfor  B  IndividualswithHearingandSpeechImpaired K  Disabilities}~ isQ~Ԍ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(=  uXX TitleIVcoverstelephonecommunication.Phone /  companiesmustprovide24hourrelayservicesforpeople   withhearingandspeechimpairments.Businessesthat 1  offertelephoneservicestothegeneralpublicmustalso :  provideittopeoplewhousedevicesforthedeafknownas   teletypewriters,orTTYs.Inaddition,itrequiresthatif < federalmoneypaysforapublicserviceannouncement,it E mustbeclosedcaptioned,forpeoplewhoaredeaforhard  ofhearing.'&* }(=݌ G Ќ  uu    (  uu  (ǃ  Thewordbusinessmeansaplacethatprovideslegal,  medical,financialorinsuranceservices,andthelike.(ǃ ݌  ] Ќ  uu    X Xu&    PXX PP    "! p&2p&dH  uPTitleV:MiscellaneousProvisionsH Ԍ " Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(  uXX TitleVisacatchallsectionthataddressesseven(7)other $m areasforpeoplewithdisabilitiesincluding:'!<({݌ v%  Ќ  uu  X Xu (00MNOPQRSTU/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   p&d2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Broaderprotectionwherethecurrentlawisstronger 3'" thantheADA;x݌ (# Ќ X KKXXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Aprohibitionagainststateimmunity;֌݌ )5% Ќ X KKXXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   12P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thedevelopmentofminimumaccessibilitydesign >+& requirements;1݌ ,' Ќ X KKXXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   ~2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)ADAtechnicalassistanceprograms;~D݌  Ќ X KKXXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)AnaccessibilitystudyoftheNationalWildlifePreserve  Y system;b݌ b Ќ X KKXXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)AmendmentstotheRehabilitationActof1973;and݌   Ќ X KKXXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)ThelimitsoftheADA.݌  d Ќ X KKXXuuuu     B.KKS [ ck "KKXB%   ,B.wwS [ ck "KKXBuu  %  %U݌̌ ,! KKXwwX!  uu  B.KKS [ ck "KKXB%   ,B.wwS [ ck "KKXBuu  %  AllstateandlocalgovernmentsfallundertheADA,   regardlessofsize.%9݌ o  Ќ ,! KKXwwX!  uu  B.KKS [ ck "KKXB+  uu  d+  +D݌̌  uu  +  uu  +ܞ  Reference:GreatLakesADAandITCenter: 5  46O  5  -  www.adagreatlakes.org-  X Xu66  7uXX .+ܞ"݌   Ќ  uu    +  uu  dd+  +u݌̌  uu    X Xu& t   f XX f  f     X L2Ldm  u fExamplesofTypesofDisabilitiesm ͣԌ    Ќ X XuX XXX    f XX X X f(  X XXX   LdL2(I  uXX Disabilityisasuniqueahumancharacteristicashaircolor [  orpersonalitytype.Thedegreetowhichadisability  impactsapersonsliferangesfromslighttosignificant.In  ] someinstancesapersonsdisabilityisinvisible;inother f instances,apersonmayhavemorethanonedisability.As  aresult,creatingalistonthetypesofdisabilitiesisdifficult. h Nonetheless,wewanttogiveyousomeideaofthewide q  rangeofdisabilities.(Forthelegaldefinitions,seesection1 ! 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ImmunodeficiencyVirus(HIV).AIDSisthefinalandmost '" seriousstageofHIVdisease,inwhichsignsandsymptoms (;$ ofsevereimmunedeficiencydevelop.( O݌ D*% Ќ  uu  (  uu  (   Blind/VisualImpairment: Blindreferstoatotallossof ,Q' vision.Visualimpairmentindicatespartialsight.( f݌ Z-( Ќ  uu  (  uu  (r  ChemicalSensitivity :Areactiontoenvironmental  chemicalslikecleaningsupplies,smokeand/orperfumes.(r݌  Y Ќ  uu  (  uu  (­  CongenitalDisability: Aphysicalimpairmentexisting  sincebirth.(­݌  o Ќ  uu  (  uu  p&dp&d(+  X Xu uXX Deaf/HardofHearing: X XuuXX ԀDeafreferstoatotallossofhearing.  , Hardofhearingreferstopartialhearinglossrangingfrom 5  slighttosevere.(+݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX DevelopmentalDisability: X XuuXX ԀAnymentalorphysicaldisability K  thatdevelopsoroccursbeforeapersons22X XuuhX ndX XuuXX Ԁbirthdaythat   continuesindefinitelyandinsomeinstancessubstantially M  limitsselfcare,language,learning,mobility,selfdirection, V  independentlivingoreconomicsufficiency.(6݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (&  X Xu uXX Epilepsy: X XuuXX ԀTermforvariousdisordersmarkedbyelectrical l  disturbancesofthecentralnervoussystemandtypically   manifestedbyseizures,whichareinvoluntarymuscular n contractions.(&l݌ w Ќ  uu  (  uu  (f  X Xu uXX LearningDisability: X XuuXX ԀAdisabilityaffectingspokenor 4 writtenlanguage.(f݌  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX MentalIllness/MentalDisability: X XuuXX ԀApsychiatricdisability J causedbyabiological,physiologicalorpsychological   disorderorachemicaldisorderofthebrain.(U݌ !L Ќ  uu  (  uu  ("  X Xu uXX MentalRetardation/CognitiveDisability: X XuuXX ԀCondition #  causingsignificantlybelowaverageintellectualfunctioning.("h݌ %b  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX MotorDisability: X XuuXX ԀIncludesmultiplesclerosis,muscular &" dystrophy,LouGerhigsdisease(amyotrophiclateral ((x# sclerosis,ALS),cerebralpalsy.Agroupofconditions )$  resultingfromdamagetothecentralnervoussystem.(8݌ **& Ќ  uu  (  uu  (`  Paralysis/SpinalCordInjury: Hemiplegiaaffectsfullor   partialparalysisofonesideofbodycausedbybrain  Y damageasaresultofadisease,traumaorstroke. b Paraplegiaisaparalysisoflowerhalfofbody.Itinvolves   partialortotallossoffunctionofbothlegs.Quadriplegiais  d paralysisofthebodythatinvolvespartialortotallossof m  functioninapersonsarmsandlegs.(`݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX SpeechImpairment: X XuuXX ԀLimitedordifficulttounderstand   speechpatterns.(݌ ,  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (1  Formoreinformationontypesofdisabilities,visit   4lero6O  5  -  www.disabilitiesonline.com-+sis,  X Xu66sis,  7lero!uXX Ԁorcontactoneofthemany B  supportgroupsornationaldisabilityorganizationsthat K  representaspecificdisabilitygroup.(1w݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (b  References:(b݌ a  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  UnitedStatesOfficeofPersonnelManagement: n 4lero6O  5  -  www.opm.gov/disability-sis,  X Xu6[6osis,  7lerouXX .(݌ w Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  CerebralPalsyInformationCentral: 4 4lero6O  5  -  www.geocities.com/aneecp/distypes.htm-sis,  X Xu66sis,  7lerouXX (/݌  Ќ  uu  LdX XuuXX X Xu&    f XX f  f    k!  2  u fUsingWordswithDignity leXԌ k! Ќ X XuX XXX    f XX X X f(  X XXX   d2(  uXX Thereareafewgeneralrulesofetiquettepeopleshould "F usewhentalkingtooraboutsomeonewithadisability.' 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Ќ X KKXXuuuu   "1"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   12P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Whenintroducedtoapersonwithadisabilityofferto Z# shakehands.Peoplewithlimitedhanduseorwho $  wearanartificiallimbcanusuallyshakehands.  &\! Shakinghandswiththelefthandisanacceptable e'" greeting.1M݌ ($ Ќ X KKXXuuuu   "1"  X?+ S [ ck "KKX?X Xu/XXXX   12P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Treatadultsasadults.Addresspeoplewhohave {*% disabilitiesbytheirfirstnamesonlywhenextendingthe +$' samefamiliaritytoallothers.1m݌ --}( Ќ X KKXXuuuu     X Xu&  B.KKS [ ck "KKXB  PXX PP    x p&2p&d  uPWrittenCommunicationsm X*Ԍ x Ќ X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   p&dp&2(  uXX Whenwritingaboutsomeonewithadisability,portraythem S asyouwouldanyoneelsewithallthesamehuman \ strengthsandweaknessesastheirnondisabledpeers.   Neverrefertopeoplewithdisabilitiesas disabledsimplyto  ^ accommodatedesignlayouts.' 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X XXX      (n,66(* ddd Xdd Xdd X)),ZZ+  :'i i :Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ%   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBX XXX    ,  T=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*wwXT%g  uXX Choosewordsthatcarrynonjudgmentalconnotations q  andthatareaccuratedescriptions.X XuuXX X Xu%gh݌<20      <Ќ  ))X))X  X XXX     %   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBX XXX   %k  uXX %kk݌ +{  Ќ ,! ))XwwX!  uu  Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ+  uu  d+ m  Reference:+ mim݌ a Ќ  uu  X XuuXX (  uu  (]n  AdaptedfromCommissionofPersonswithDisabilities.ADivisionofthe  DepartmentofHumanRights,CapitolComplexDesMoinesIA: 'w 4 6O  5  -  www.crinet.org/moreinfo/etq3.htm-o  X Xu6no6o  7 ouXX .(]nn݌  Ќ  uu  %   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBuu  d%1r  %1rr݌ ,! ))XwwX!  uu    %   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBuu  %s  %szt݌  Ќ ,! ))XwwX!  uu    X Xu&   Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ  f XX f  f    x 2u  u fHelpfulInterviewingTipsuov ,vԌ x  X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   d2(w  uXX 'eu(wx݌̌  uu  (  uu  dd(x  X Xu uXX BeforeAnInterview:(x\y݌  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (z  X XuuXX Understandthatyouarenothiringadisability.Youareinterviewingaperson }  withskillsandabilities.Lettheapplicantpresenthim/herselfinthebest  & possiblelight.Forexample:(z'{݌ /  Ќ  uu  X Xu hijklmnop(00/ /uXX "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh}2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Theemployershouldmakesurethattheinterviewlocation,includingthe <  restroom,isaccessible.h}~݌ E  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Offerassistancetoanapplicantwhoisblindorhaslimiteduseofhis/her R  handsifyourequirehim/hertofilloutforms.h݌ [  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNhh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Provideaninterpreterforanapplicantwhoisdeaf.hh݌ h  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Offerdetailedorspecificinstructionstoanapplicantwithcognitive %  disabilities.h݌ .~  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Donotletarehabilitationcounselor,socialworkerorotherthirdpartytake ;  anactivepartin,orsitinon,aninterviewunlesstheapplicantrequestsit.h̉݌ D Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Makesureyouhaveindepthknowledgeabouttheessentialjobfunctions Q forposition.hȌ݌ Z Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "h"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNhg2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Concentrateontheapplicantstechnicalandprofessionalknowledge  g skills,abilities,experiencesandinterests"notonhis/herdisability.hg{݌ p! 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 iԌ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(  uXX Publicandprivateemployerswithfifteen(15)ormoreemployeesarerequired N tocomplywiththeADATitleIprovisions.Thefederalgovernment,Native   Americantribes,andtaxexemptprivatemembershipclubsarenotcovered.'^(,݌ P Ќ  uu  X Xu&     PXX PP    x p&2p&d+  uPWhatareEssentialJobFunctions?+ Ԍ x  X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   p&dp&2(  uXX Aworkersprimarydutiesconstituteessentialjobfunctions.Afunctionis S consideredessentialif:'({݌ \ Ќ  uu  X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thepositionexiststoperformthefunction.Example:Inanofficesetting,  i peopledonothavethejobtitleofmakerofthecoffee,buttheydohave r  jobtitlesofsecretaryorofficeassistant.Therefore,makingcoffeeisnot   anessentialjobfunctionforasecretaryorofficeassistant.݌ $t  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNP2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Therearealimitednumberofworkersthatcanperformthefunction,or 1  amongwhomthefunctioncanbedistributed.Pd݌ :  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN!2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thefunctionishighlyspecialized,andthepersonishiredfortheirspecial G  expertisetoperformit.!5݌ P  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     X Xu& ^ Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ  PXX PP    % ] p&2p&dm  uPWhatareReasonableAccommodations?m  Ԍ %  Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(E  uXX Reasonableaccommodationsarechangestothejoborchangestothewaya `  workerperformshis/herjob.Areasonableaccommodationenablesqualified    peoplewithdisabilitiestoperformessentialjobfunctions.'^ (E݌ b Ќ  uu    (  uu  p&dp&d([  Broadcategoriesofaccommodationsmayincludechangesto:([݌  Ќ  uu    X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   LdN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thejobapplicationprocess;݌  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNs2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Theworkenvironment;s݌ 5 Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN 2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thewayajobisusuallydone;and  ݌ >! Ќ X ))XXuuuu     X XuQ=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN 2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Theworkroutinethatletsaworkerwithadisabilityenjoyequalbenefits  andprivilegesofemployment,likeaccesstotraining.  ݌  Y Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX    Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  X XXX   (  uXX ReasonableAccommodationscanbe:(i݌  Ќ  uu  X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Restructuringafacility;D݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Restructuringofthejob;݌  , Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN+2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Modifyingworkschedules;+?݌ 5  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Installingnewequipment;݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Providingqualifiedreadersandinterpreters;݌ 7  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNh2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Modifyinganapplicationandexamproceduresand/ortrainingmaterials;h|݌ @  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN 2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Flexiblepersonalleavepolicies. "݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ%   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBuu  %#  %#$݌̌ ,! ))XwwX!  uu  Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  uu  d(%  ReasonableAccommodationsDONOTinclude:(%:&݌ K  Ќ  uu  X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN'2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Eliminatingaprimaryjobresponsibility;'')݌ X  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN*2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Loweringproductionstandardsthatotherworkersmustmeet;*+݌ a  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN@-2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Providingapersonaluseitems(Examplesincludeprostheticlimbs,   wheelchairs,@-T.݌ c Ќ X ))XXuuuu     X XuQ=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNj02P3      /J)X/Xu/J)eyeglasses,hearingaids);j0~1݌ l Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX    Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN32P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Anythingconsideredanunduehardshiptotheemployer,and;334݌  Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX      ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN52P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Excusingauniformlyappliedconductrulethatisjobrelatedand n  consistent56݌ w Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX      Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN82P3      /J)X/Xu/J)withbusinessnecessity(Example:violence,threatsofviolence,stealing,   or89݌  Y Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX    Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN;2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)destructionofproperty).;<݌ b Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX    Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ)  ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBX XXX   )>  uXX )>I?݌  o Ќ ,! ))XwwX!  uu  X Xu& ^ Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ  PXX PP      , 2d@  uPWhatConstitutesanUndueHardship?@6A @Ԍ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   d2(nB  uXX Ifareasonableaccommodationexceedstheboundsofpracticalityitmaybean /  unduehardship.Theyaredeterminedonacasebycasebasis,usingthe   followingcriteria:'^ 9@(nBB݌ 1  Ќ  uu  X Xu qrstuvwxy(00 / /uXX "q"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNq=E2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thecostandnatureoftheaccommodation;q=EgF݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     "q"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNqG2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Theoverallfinancialresourcesofthefacility;qGI݌ G  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "q"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNquJ2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Theoverallfinancialresourcesoftheemployer;andquJK݌ P  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "q"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNqL2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Thetypeofoperationofthecoveredemployer.qLN݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  uu  d(O  (OMP݌̌  uu  (  uu  (P  Inotherwords,theADAmaynotrequireanemployertoprovidean   accommodationifitcostsmorethananotherequallyeffectiveoption,requires h extensiveanddisruptiverenovations,ornegativelyimpactsotheremployeesor q  customers.(P+Q݌  Ќ  uu  X Xu& ^    PXX PP    x 2dS  uPWhenMustanEmployerProvideanAccommodation?SS pSԌ x Ќ X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   d2(T  uXX Aworker,orprospectiveemployeemustlettheemployerknowthatheorshe S  needsanadjustmentorchangethatisrelatedtotheirdisability.Requestsfor \ accommodationscanbemadeverballyorinwriting.'^R(TU݌   Ќ  uu  X Xu&    PXX PP    : r  2dV  uPWhatShouldanEmployerdoFollowingaRequestforan :  Accommodation?VW RWԌ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP z{|}~(00 qrstuvwxy/ /uXX "z"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   2N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNzY2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Verifytheworkersdisability.'r VzYZ݌ n  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     "z"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNzr\2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Identifytheessentialjobfunctionsthatrequireaccommodations.zr\]݌ w  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   "z"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNz^2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Determinethecosteffectivenessofeachaccommodationtheworker   requests.z^`݌ )y  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     X XuQ=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ"z"  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X XXX /XXXX   dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNz"b2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Implementthemostappropriateaccommodationwiththeleasteconomic   hardshipinclusiveofanyavailabletaxincentives.Seepage15formore +  detailsontaxincentives.z"bLc݌ 4  Ќ X ))XXX XuX XXX      d*] ddZZ))],ZZ+  :'A A :  Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ%   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBX XXX     %f  uXX Decidingonareasonableaccommodationisan I interactiveprocess.X XuuXX X Xu%f>g݌<20R     <Ќ ,! ))XwwX!  X XXX   Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  X XXX   d(i  uXX (ij݌  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (j  Resource:AdaptedfromadocumentfromtheU.S.ChamberofCommerce M andtheVirginiaCommonwealthUniversity,RehabilitationResearch&Training V CenteronWorkplaceSupports.(jk݌  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (kl  (kll݌ l! Ќ  uu    X Xu&    f XX f  f    x 2dm  u fFAQsonDisabilitym.n (mԌ x Ќ X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   LdL2(o  uXX Question: Willhiringworkerswithdisabilitiesincreaseworkerscompensation S insurancerates?'m(ovo݌ \ Ќ  uu  (  uu  (8q  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀInsuranceratesarebasedsolelyontherelativehazardsoftheoperation  i andtheorganization'saccidenthistory,irrespectiveofwhetherworkershave r  disabilities.(8qq݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (t  (tt݌̌  uu    (  uu  (u  X Xu uXX Question: X XuuXX ԀDon'tworkerswithdisabilitieshaveahigherabsenteeratethan E  workerswithoutdisabilities?(uv݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (w  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀA1991study,conductedbytheDuPontCorporation,revealedthat [  workerswithdisabilitiesarenotabsentanymorethanworkerswithout   disabilities.(ww݌  ]  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (y  (y z݌̌  uu    (  uu  ({  X Xu uXX Question: X XuuXX ԀDon'tpeoplewithdisabilitieshaveproblemsgettingtowork?({{݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (}  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀTransportationoptionsforpeoplewithdisabilitiesareasvariedasthose D ofotherworkers.(} ~݌  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  (݌̌  uu    (  uu  (ŀ  X Xu uXX Question: X XuuXX ԀAren'tworkerswithdisabilitiesmorelikelytohaveaccidentsonthe  g jobthanworkerswithoutdisabilities?(ŀ ݌ p! Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀThestudyconductedbyDuPontfoundthatworkerswithdisabilitieshad  thesamesafetyrecordasthosewithoutdisabilities.(݌  Y Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  (݌̌  uu    (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Question: X XuuXX ԀDon'tpeoplewithdisabilitieshavetroublemeetingperformance   standards?(݌  , Ќ  uu  (  uu  (p  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀAgain,theDuPontstudyfoundthatcomparedtooveralljob   performance,91%ofworkerswithdisabilitiesachievedaveragetohigherthan  B  averageperformanceonthejob.AnearlierDupontstudyinvolving2,745 K  workerswithdisabilities,foundthat92%ofworkerswithdisabilitiesrated   averageorbetterinjobperformancecomparedto90%ofworkerswithout M  disabilities.(p݌ V  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  ( ݌̌  uu    (  uu  (ً  X Xu uXX Question: X XuuXX ԀIsn'titgoingtocostmemoremoneytoaccommodateworkerswith    disabilities?(ً݌ )y  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Fact: X XuuXX ԀMostworkerswithdisabilitiesrequirenospecialaccommodation.The 6 costforthosewhodoisminimalormuchlowerthanmanyemployersbelieve. ? StudiesconductedbytheJobAccommodationNetworkrevealthat15%of  accommodationscostnothing,51%costbetween$1and$500,12%cost A between$501and$1,000,and22%costmorethat$1,000.(׍݌ J Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  (ؐ݌ !W Ќ  uu    X Xu& t   f XX f  f    x L2Ld  u fTaxIncentives5 Ԍ x Ќ X XuX XXX      PXX PP    So  uPFederalTaxCredits'to ̓Ԍ  Ќ X XuX XXX      PXX PP     nV  L2L2%  uPPuuPArchitectural/TransportationTaxDeduction%ە Ԍ  n Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   p&dp&2(q  uXX (IRSCodeSection190,BarrierRemoval)(q݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  Eligiblebusinessesmaydeductexpensesrelatedtotheremovalofphysical, f  structural,andtransportationbarriersforpeoplewithdisabilities.(D݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Whoseligible? X XuuXX ԀAllbusinesses.( ݌ |  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (>  X Xu uXX Whatscovered? X XuuXX ԀThearchitectural/transportationdeductionisavailableeach 9  yeartobusinesseswithqualifiedexpenses.Thoseexpensesincludemakinga  facilityorpublictransportationvehicleaccessibleforpeoplewithdisabilities. ;  Examplesinclude:(>݌ D  Ќ  uu  X Xu (00 z{|}~/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNI2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Providingaccessibleparkingspaces,rampsandcurbcuts;I݌ Q  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Providingtelephones,waterfountainsandrestroomsthatareaccessibleto   personsusingwheelchairs;B݌ g  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Makingwalkwaysatleast48incheswide;and/or,%݌ $ Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Providingaccessibleentrancestobuildings,includingstairs.݌   X ))XXuuuu     Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  uu  (  WhatsNOTcovered? Thedeductionisnotavailablefornewconstruction, N  renovationbeingdonetoafacilityorpublictransportationvehicle,orfornormal  depreciableproperty.(݌  Y    uu  (  uu  (Q  X Xu uXX Howmuch? X XuuXX ԀTheInternalRevenueService(IRS)allowsadeductionofupto  $15,000peryearforqualifiedarchitecturalandtransportationbarrierremoval  o expenses.(Q݌ x  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Howdoesitwork? X XuuXX ԀBusinessesthatwanttotakeadeductionforexpenditures 5  madeforarchitecturalandtransportationmodificationsshouldfollowthe   instructionsfoundinIRSPublication907andIRSPublication535,Business 7  Expenses.(%݌ @  Ќ  uu  X Xu&    PXX PP    M  L2Lds  uPSmallBusinessTaxCredits anеԌ   Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   LdL2(A  uXX (IRSCodeSection44,DisabledAccessCredit)'g(A݌ P  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  Smallbusinessesmaytakeanannualtaxcreditformakingtheirbusiness  ]  accessibletopeoplewithdisabilities.(Ѹ݌ f  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (  Whoseligible? Smallbusinessesthatinthepreviousyearearned$1million #s  orlessingrossreceiptsorhad30orfewerfulltimeemployees.(+݌ | Ќ  uu  (  uu  (Z  Whatscovered? Thetaxcreditisavailableeveryyear.Businessescanuse 9 itforavarietyofexpenditures,suchas:(Z݌  Ќ  uu  X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Signlanguageinterpretersforemployees/customerswithhearing O impairments;݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   p&dp&dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN[2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Readersforemployees/customerswithvisualimpairments;[݌  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Purchasingadaptiveequipmentormodifyingequipment;'݌ m Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Translatingprintedmaterialsintoalternateformats(Examplesinclude *z Braille,audiotape,largeprint);݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XNY2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Removingarchitecturalbarriersinbuildingsorvehicles;Y݌ @  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Othersimilarservices(Example:hiringajobcoachorcoworkerto  M providesupporttoanemployeewithadisability).݌ V  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  uu  (/  WhatsNOTcovered? Thistaxcreditdoesnotapplytonewconstruction,or c  formodifyingabuildingthatwasputinservicebeforeNovember6,1990.(/u݌ l  Ќ  uu    (  uu  (   Howmuch?Thecreditappliesto50%ofexpensesover$250,butnotto )y  exceed$10,250(amaximumbenefitof$5,000).( Q݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (g  X Xu uXX Howdoesitwork? X XuuXX ԀBusinessescanclaimthe DisabledAccessCrediton ?  IRSform8826.(g݌   Ќ  uu  X Xu&    PXX PP    mU L2LdM  uPTaxCreditsforIllinoisBusinessesM Ԍ m  Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   LdL2(+  uXX TheIllinoisDepartmentofEmploymentSecuritycurrentlyadministerstwotax  creditprogramsforemployerswhohireandretain disadvantagedworkers Q whofacesignificantbarrierstoemployment.TheyincludethenewWelfareto Z  WorkTaxCreditandthecurrentlyexistingWorkOpportunityTaxCredits.'UA(+݌  Ќ  uu  X Xu& ^    PXX PP    x p&2p&d  uPWelfaretoWorkTaxCredit GԌ x  X XuX XXX    (  X XXX   p&dp&2(  uXX Whatscovered? Newemployees,whoreceivedpublicaidbenefits18 S monthspriortotheiremployment,earntheiremployersupto$3,500fortheir \ firstyear,andupto$5,000fortheirsecondyearofemployment.'^(݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  Howdoesitwork? TheWelfaretoWorkTaxCreditisfor newhires r  employed400ormorehours(or180days)is35%ofqualifiedwagesforthe   firstyearofemployment,and50%forthesecondyear.Qualifiedwagesare $t  cappedat$10,000peryear.(4݌ }  Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  Howdoesitwork? Employerswhohirepeopledefinedasmostinneedmay :  nowtakeupto$8,500ontheircompanyfederalincometax.(;݌   Ќ  uu    (  uu  (i  (i݌̌  uu  p&dX Xu*] ddZZ))],ZZ+  :' ]  ] :  %   ,B.wwS [ ck "))XBX XXX    ,  T=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*wwXT%1  uXX Takeadeductionoracredit...Itcannotbeboth.X XuuXX X Xu%1g݌<20e      <Ќ  ))X))X  X XXX   (  X XXX   d(  uXX (>݌̌  uu  X Xu&    PXX PP    K3 L2Ld   uPWorkOpportunityTaxCredit  u}Ԍ K  Ќ X XuX XXX    PXX X XP(  X XXX   LdL2(  uXX Whoseligible? X XuuXX ԀForemployerstobeeligibleforthisprogram,theymustretain  newemployeesforaminimumof400hourstoqualifyforafull40%taxcredit.'3(L݌ / Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  Whatsitcover? Thecreditappliesonlytonewemployeeshiredafter  September30,1996,andbeforeJanuary1,2004.Thenewemployeemust E belongtooneofninetargetgroupsoutlinedbelow.(A݌ N! Ќ  uu  X Xu (00/ /uXX ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   p&dp&dN:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN82P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Individualsbetween1824fromfamiliesthatreceiveFoodStamps;8x݌  Ќ X ))XXuuuu     ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)U.S.VeteransthatreceiveFoodStamps;/݌ m Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Peoplebetween1824livinginanEnterpriseCommunityor *z EmpowermentZone;݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN72P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Summeremployeesbetween1617livinginEnterpriseCommunityor @  EmpowermentZone;7k݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Exfelons;C݌ V  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)Peoplewithlowincome;݌ c  Ќ X ))XXuuuu   ""  X?+ S [ ck "))X?X Xu/XXXX   N:1 9AI Q#%(Y*XN2P3      /J)X/Xu/J)PeoplewhoreceiveSupplementalSecurityIncome.9݌   Ќ X ))XXuuuu     Q=))1 9AI Q#%(Y*))XQ(  uu  (%  (%k݌̌  uu  (  uu  (  X XuuXX Allnewqualifiedadultemployeesmustworkaminimumof120or400hours; J  SummerYouthmustworkatleast90days,betweenMay1andSeptember15.(I݌   Ќ  uu  (  uu  (  X Xu uXX Howdoesitwork? X XuuXX ԀThemaximumtaxcreditunderthisprogramis$2,400per `  newemployee,calculatedat40%ofthefirst$6,000inwages.New,eligible    employeesworkingfor120to399hoursearnemployersa25%creditonany b wagesupto$6,000.(݌ k    uu    (  uu  (B  References:(B݌ (x Ќ  uu    (  uu  ("  Adaptedfrom:VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity,RehabilitationResearch&  TrainingCenteronWorkplaceSupportsandIllinoisDepartmentofEmployment  Y Securitywebsite:46O  5  -  www.ides.state.il.us/employer/uitax/credits.htm-I  6X6lI  7("h݌ b    uu    (  uu  (Z   (Z  ݌̌  uu    X Xu& ^   f XX f  f      , L2Ld   u fResources q  . Ԍ   Ќ X XuX XXX    f XX X X f(  X XXX   LdL2(   uXX Belowiscontactinformationforstatewideagenciesandorganizations(some /  withlocaloffices)thatcanprovideguidance,technicalassistanceandsupport.   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