How Much Will Employments Services Cost? | VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired

How Much Will Employment Services Cost?

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Reduce job turnover: Data show that workers with disabilities have high rates of job retention.
On-the-job training subsidies: Employers hiring VISIONS’ job candidates may be eligible for reimbursement of 50% of wages paid to new workers for up to 6 months.
Fully Subsidized Training internships: Internships are designed to encourage employers to help new workers get work experience. During the 3 month internship period, VISIONS pays the stipend, so there are no administrative costs to you. Most employers choose to hire interns who are already familiar with and oriented to the job.
Federal Tax Credits are available to encourageemployment of people with disabilities

The internal revenue code includes several provisions aimed at making businesses more accessible to people with disabilities. Here is some general information about three of the most significant tax incentives: (Check with your tax advisor to find out whether you are eligible to take advantage of these tax incentives or visit the IRS website, www.irs.gov, for more information.)

Small Business Tax Credit (Internal Revenue Code Section 44: Disabled Access Credit): Small businesses with either $1,000,000 or less in revenue or 30 or fewer full-time employees may take a tax credit of up to $5,000 annually for the cost of providing reasonable accommodations such as sign language interpreters, readers, materials in alternative format (such as Braille or large print), the purchase of adaptive equipment, the modification of existing equipment, or the removal of architectural barriers.

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (Internal Revenue Code Section 51): Employers who hire individuals referred from vocational rehabilitation agencies may be eligible for an annual tax credit of up to 40% of the first $10,00 earned during the 1st year of employment and up to 50% of the first $10,000 earned during the 2nd year. Additionally, a credit of $1,200 may be available for each qualifying summer youth employee.

Architectural/Transportation Tax Deduction (Internal Revenue Code Section 190: Barrier Removal): This annual deduction of up to $15,000 is available to businesses of any size for the costs of removing barriers for people with disabilities. Though generally viewed as specific to wheelchair accessibility, credits may be claimed for Braille and large print signage.

Sources: http://www.eeoc.gov/ada/adahandbook.html, American Foundation for the Blind “Are you looking for a few good workers”, undated publication and http://www.labor.state.ny.us/businessservices/edsu/edsu%20wotc.shtm