• Commission on Disability Program Survey

  • The Lexington Human Services Department, together with the Commission on Disability and Lexington Recreation and Community Programs, is planning a workshop series to help local businesses successfully onboard and support employees or volunteers who may need accommodations.

    Your feedback will help us choose the most relevant topics so the workshop meets your needs. 

    Our first workshop is planned for early fall 2025. 

    Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey.

  • Hiring Practices & Job Roles

  • Do you currently have written job descriptions for your positions?
  • If no, would you be interested in help creating job descriptions, interview questions, and onboarding materials?
  • Do you currently have positions available that could be filled by someone with a disability?
  • Are these positions (choose all that apply):
  • Do you hire youth, ages 14 to 18?
  • Have you ever hired or worked with an employee or volunteer with a disability?

  • Recruitment & Outreach

  • Would you like information on recruitment channels that connect you with candidates with disabilities?

  • Training, Policies, & Workplace Culture

  • Does your company currently provide staff training?
  • If no, would you be interested in sensitivity or disability awareness training?
  • Do you have written policies on non-discrimination or accommodations?
  • Would you like example templates for such policies?
  • Please share what type(s) of trainings you would be interested in (select all that apply):

  • Accessibility

  • Which of the following does your location have? (Select all that apply)

  • Retention & Career Growth

  • Do you offer opportunities for advancement or career development to employees with disabilities?

  • Barriers, Support, & Incentives

  • Are you aware of tax credits or other financial incentives for hiring people with disabilities?
  • Would you like information on these incentives?

  • Collaboration & Final Feedback

  • Would you be open to hosting interns, job shadowing opportunities, or short-term trial placements for candidates with disabilities?
  • Would you be interested in partnering with the Human Services Department or the Commission on Disability on pilot employment initiatives?

  • If you expressed interest in receiving policy templates or partnering on pilot employment initiatives, please provide the name of your business and the best email to contact you at.

  • Closing Statement

  • Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. Your input will help shape future workshops and resources to better support our local business community. 

    If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Lexington Human Services Department at 781-698-4840 or email the Human Services Office.

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