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Employers Self-Assessment
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Do you currently employ people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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No
No, but we plan to in the next 12 months
Yes, we currently employ people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
Why do you think your company hasn't hired people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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(check all that apply)
Lack of awareness of this untapped labor pool and their potential
Lack of training materials and resources to support hires with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
Currently no positions within your workplace inclusive and accessible to people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
Fear of potential challenges related to qualifications, performance, special supervision and training
Other
Why else?
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What prompted your company to start hiring people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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(check all that apply)
Awareness campaigns like Delivering Jobs
It’s the right thing to do
Proven business benefits of hiring people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
Change in organizational policies and plans
Other
Why else?
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How many positions within your company do you think could be inclusive and accessible for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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None
1–3
4–9
10 or more
How many positions within your company are currently inclusive and accessible for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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None
1–3
4–9
10 or more
Which positions within your company could be inclusive and accessible for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
(check all that apply)
Customer facing (retail)
Piece work (line or manufacturing)
Office work (clerical)
Food preparation
Knowledge worker (data entry, analyst, programmer
Management
Materials management (inventory)
Maintenance
Other
Which others?
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Which positions within your company are inclusive and accessible for people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
(check all that apply)
Customer facing (retail)
Piece work
Office work
Food preparation
Knowledge worker
Management
Materials management
Maintenance
Other
Which others?
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What are some of the benefits your company has realized from hiring people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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(check all that apply)
Enhanced brand identity
Lower attrition rate
Positive shift in company culture and employee morale
Higher consumer satisfaction
Other
What else?
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How does your company intend to foster a more inclusive environment that includes employees with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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(check all that apply)
We will ensure that opportunities to lead (i.e. presentations, integrated group activities, meetings/calls, opportunities for promotion) are accessible and attainable for all employees
We will encourage mentorship and a collaborative work environment among employees with and without autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
We will educate employees at every level about the importance of diversity and inclusion within the workplace
Other
How else?
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How does your company foster a more inclusive environment that includes employees with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences?
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(check all that apply)
We ensure that opportunities to lead (i.e. presentations, integrated group activities, meetings/calls, opportunities for promotion) are accessible and attainable for all employees
We encourage mentorship and a collaborative work environment among employees with and without autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
We educate employees at every level about the importance of diversity and inclusion within the workplace
Other
How else?
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Does your company currently have a diversity and inclusion (D&I) program or initiative?
Yes
No
No, but we’re working on it
What steps best describe where your company is in the process of incorporating people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences into your diversity and inclusion strategy?
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(check all that apply)
We discussed creating employment and leadership opportunities for this talent pool at our last board meeting
We designed an inclusive career site/jobs portal that is accessible for all talent pools, including people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
We provided resources and training to HR personnel that aid in recruiting/on boarding and training of employees with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
We ensured that our office has the necessary accommodations (resources, support tools, physical and technical aids) for new hires with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences
Other
What else?
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How do you encourage other companies to commit to including people with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences in their workplace?
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(check all that apply)
Share helpful training and support materials to companies and personnel within our network
Share the benefits of employing people autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences with your community
Encourage others to visit deliveringjobs.org
Host a diversity and inclusion roundtable with other corporate leaders in your network, ensuring that employees with autism, intellectual and/or developmental differences are on the agenda
Other
How else?
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