Hiring a qualified person with an intellectual disability brings greater benefits than just filling a job.

When you hire through The Arc of Delaware’s Employment program, you have a solid business case.

Tax incentives
Experience a better bottom line

• Up to 40% of the first $6000
• Up to $2400 in wage reimbursement during the first 12 months for each new hire

Free hiring support and training
Take the hassle out of hiring

• Job analysis
• Pre-screened, qualified applicants
• The right person doing the right job
• On-site training
• Win/win for employer and employee
• Highly motivated, dependable, loyal, and productive employees
• Specialized long-term support resource
• Increased  retention
• Potential for greater business profits and growing business patronage from the community.  Research shows that 87% of consumers prefer to patronize employers who hire people with differing abilities.

Benefits in the workplace
Connect with the community

• Customers with disabilities and their families, friends and associates represent a trillion dollar market segment.
• Promote diversity, understanding, and acceptance
• Provide opportunities and support the community
• Build unity, teamwork, and a healthy work environment
• Potential for greater overall employee productivity

Participating employers
The Arc of Delaware Employment program is already benefitting these businesses.

• Bank of America
• State of Delaware
• Acme
• Walmart
• Aramark
• Red Clay Consolidated School District
• Hockessin Athletic Club
• 1614 Fitness
• Ruby Tuesday

Please use the Contact Us form on the right for private answers to your questions on hiring a person with disabilities.

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