Executive Summary
A quantitative survey was conducted to obtain insights of employers in an effort to increase the hiring and advancement opportunities for employment of persons with disabilities within the State of Wisconsin. The project’s research involved developing and implementing a survey between the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI) in partnership with the Wisconsin Family Health and Human Services-Pathways program. The information resulting from the survey has been used to shape the formation of a website and develop responsive training information that will promote the employment of persons with disabilities through WorkSource Wisconsin: An Employers Guide on Disability and Employment. The survey findings from 413 employers, which represent various occupational sectors, provided valuable feedback about employing persons with disabilities in regard to 1) their perceived needs for information, 2) challenges faced in the workplace, and 3) the emerging successful practices of employers.
Project Team
Project Managers – Michael Lawler and Michael Meulemans
Catherine Anderson
Charlie George
Stuart Gilkison
Miki Nomura
Renee Surdick
Dave Swan
Research Team
Dr. Renee S. Surdick, Primary Investigator
Jeffrey Gianforte, Co-Investigator
Liubov Samsonova, Co-Investigator
Development of Instruments
Advisory Committee, ADA Wisconsin Partnership
Administrators of Research Instruments
Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Disability Program Navigators
Jane Budde
D.J. Blum
Patty Branton
Randi Johnson
Christine Moore
Raymond Moore
Mike Muthig
UW-Stout – Charlie George, Spenser Mosley
