This business case has been developed specifically for federal agencies and addresses issues relevant to the federal government, including the President’s Management Agenda, Schedule A and other hiring authorities, and the impending workforce shortage.
Agency functional and hiring managers, human resources professionals, Chief Human Capital Officers, Selective Placement Program Coordinators, Disability Program Managers, and others can use the federal business case to learn about the contributions people with disabilities make to an agency’s workforce.
The federal business case was developed based on industry and Focus Group (MS Word) research conducted for EARN’s Business Case for Hiring People with Disabilities.
The federal business case describes how hiring people with disabilities…
…positively impacts your performance:
…gives you a competitive edge:
…is easier than you might think:
- Hire quickly using hiring flexibilities
- Level the playing field with technology
- Make accommodations easy and cost effective
These sections of the business case include references and links to employment resources to assist you in gathering support for and developing successful disability employment programs for your agency.


