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Wisconsin thinks beyond the label. If you're thinking about hiring employees with disabilities in Wisconsin, browse the information below. These agencies and services are local resources for hiring workers with disabilities, and they can connect you to both the qualified workers and the resources you need to be successful.
 

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Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The state agency that provides employment and training services to people with disabilities and supports employers who hire DVR customers.
Phone:  (800) 442-3477
Hours:  7:45 AM - 4:30 PM
Website:  Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

WORKNET
Wisconsin's workforce and labor market information system
Website:  WORKNET

WorkSource Wisconsin
A non-profit organization that provides Wisconsin employers with information regarding the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Phone:  (866) 460-9602
Website:  WorkSource Wisconsin

Office of Veterans Services
Employment and training services for veterans and support services for the employers who hire them.
Contact Person:  Ken Grant
Phone:  (608) 267-7277
Website:  Office of Veterans Services

Job Center of Wisconsin
A Wisconsin-centered employment exchange, linking employers with anyone looking for a job.
Phone:  (888) 258-9966
Website:  Job Center of Wisconsin

DVR On the Job Training Initiative
DVR will fund 50% of salary and fringe benefits to employers who hire a DVR referral.
Website:  DVR On the Job Training Initiative

Assistive Technology Resource Center
Assistive technology resources and employing people with disabilities
Email Address:  contactus@wiatrc.org
Website:  Assistive Technology Resource Center

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