What are the components of a successful affirmative action plan to recruit, employ and advance people with disabilities?
OFCCP regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act require covered federal contractors and subcontractors to develop affirmative action plans that include the 10 major components outlined below. These are equally effective for employers that are voluntarily implementing affirmative action plans. An employer should: Assign a company official to be responsible for the implementation of affirmative action activities. Prepare and post an equal opportunity policy statement. Review personnel processes to ensure job applicants and employees with disabilities are considered for all job vacancies and training opportunities, and are not stereotyped in a manner which limits their access to all jobs for which they are qualified. Review all job qualification standards to ensure that they are job-related for the position in question and consistent with business necessity. Make reasonable accommodations to the known functional limitations of otherwise qualified individuals with disa
