Employers in the Midwest

• Companies are concerned about disability issues in the workplace related to work injuries, alcohol and drug abuse, and mental health issues (M=3.77, SD=.74).

• Modest but positive rating of people with disabilities as a productive and reliable worker with appropriate workplace socialization skills (M=3.54, SD=.32).

• Close to neutral rating to their knowledge about the Americans with Disabilities Act and job accommodation (M=3.22, SD=.64)

• Inclusion of disability in the company’s diversity efforts (M=3.20, SD=.50)

• Use of innovative strategies to recruit and retain people with disabilities (M=3.09, SD=.40).