During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and all year round, employers should ensure their internship opportunities are open to all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. For help in this area, check out (Office of Disability Employment Policy’s (ODEP) Inclusive Internship Programs: A How-to Guide for Employers (the link below). The free publication discusses the value of internships and effective practices for recruiting and retaining interns with disabilities.
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/InclusiveInternshipPrograms.pdf
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