Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Workforce Retention, Modifications, and Accommodations

Management strategies for retaining qualified employees with disabilities are generally easy to implement and cost effective.

How can we maintain a disability inclusive workforce?

Where can I learn about effective accommodations for retaining employees with psychiatric disabilities?

Where can I find resources that will help my organization maintain and support an inclusive workplace?

There are many kinds of supports available to employees with psychiatric disabilities: The links below refer to different supports and organizations that can lead you and your employee to resources both online and closer to home.

Where can I find information about other health concerns that may impact my employees in the workplace?

  • Workplaces Respond to Domestic & Sexual Violence: This national resource center, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, promotes effective workplace responses to victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, & stalking.
  • Substance Abuse Providers: This section of a major website for employers & business professionals offers information employers may find useful in dealing with substance abuse in the workplace, including a provider directory & an overview article, “Substance Abuse in the Workplace,” by Yvette Price.
  • National Center of Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA): NIAAA provides leadership in the national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems.
  • National Business Group on Health: This coalition represents large employers’ perspectives on national health policy issues & offers links to tool-kits, books, other publications, & general information.