Employers
Certification Program Testimonials
"As a member and former officer of the United State Business Leadership Network Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board for Virginia Business Leadership Network and Founder of TecAccess, I am endorsing the National Certification and Training Center’s Disability Friendly Business Certification Program. The Certification Program was developed by Business Leadership Network employer members and Wilson Resources, Inc. It is one of the most effective ways a company can promote that it is friendly to current and potential employees and customers with disabilities. Thanks for your efforts to distinguish businesses that are making good employment decisions."
- Deb Ruh, CEO & Founder TecAccess“The whole experience of being evaluated for distinction as a disability friendly business was a very positive one for CSX. In the process of completing the application and taking a very close look at the required dimensions, we saw that there were a number of areas where we really could improve. Based on this, we worked to make some positive changes in our work environment and added a number of automatic door openers to our facility. We also increased our education efforts and conducted more training on disability etiquette for our workforce, and we’re working to produce some new multimedia courses that will soon be available on this topic. In addition, we worked to establish a new employee network group for persons with disabilities called “The Able”.”
- Margaret Downey, Director, Recruiting and Staffing, CSX: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Industry“My organization had a very positive experience in its evaluation as a disability friendly business. The process of completing the assessment tool made us much more aware of the challenges people with disabilities face on a daily basis. The tool also reinforced actions we had taken with recent physical changes to our facility and educated members of our team on web site accessibility. Areas where we fell short were noted and will be considered as opportunities for improvement as we move forward. We are proud to have participated in pilot and in my role as FCBLN President, I am pleased to be able to encourage the use of the assessment tool to those companies focused on diversity and inclusion, including inclusion of those individuals who just happen to have a disability.”
- Chris Oakley, President, First Coast Business Leadership Network (FCBLN)What are the benefits of becoming a Certified "Disability Friendly" business/organization?
Promote your company as “disability-friendly” and attract the attention of the largest minority group in the nation representing an estimated 36 million potential customers and employees; Assist federal contractors to meet Affirmative Action requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs for the recruitment of workers with disabilities and their self-disclosure; and Internally and externally promote your company’s commitment to an inclusive workforce.
What is NCTC's Disability Friendly Business Certification Program and How Does My Company Become Certified?
The purpose of the copyrighted Disability Friendly Business Certification is to assist businesses to become disability friendly and recognize them for their outstanding efforts to include and meet the needs of employees and customers with disabilities.
The Certification Program was developed by business for business through the efforts of Wilson Resources, Inc. with the First Coast and Miami Dade Business Leadership Networks, employer-to-employer organizations promoting the employment of people with disabilities.
Certification Program Advisory Committee Members include: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida; Holland and Knight Law Firm; The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Jacksonville Branch; Bromberg & Associates; Family Support Services of North Florida; Baptist Health South Florida; Great Florida Bank; and Wilson Resources, Inc.
Start Your Online Self-assessment Tool
Companies interested in becoming certified will complete a self-assessment tool that takes them through the process of determining whether they are friendly to customers and employees with disabilities.
Step One: Setup your Password and PayPal account
Step Two: Access the online self-assessment tool for $300 for 60 days by clicking on the blue link below.
Step Three: Self-assess using the online tool. No one will see the results of your self-assessment. You can continue working on your self-assessment for 60 days.
Step Four: If your company reaches 80% of the criteria, you will automatically be notified that you are a Disability Friendly Business and will be contacted by someone from NCTC. The fee to receive the Disability Friendly Business Program certificate and logo will vary depending on the size of your organization (see rates below); however, the $300 fee for use of the assessment tool will be deducted from the overall certification fee.
Certified business will be certified for 2 full years (24 months).
Fee for use of the online assessment tool
Flat fee of $300.00.
*If the business/organization becomes certified, the $300 fee will be deducted from the overall certification fee
The fee structure for companies with one location is:
- Under 100 employees and/or a nonprofit – $500
- 101 - 499 employees – $1,000
- 500+ employees – $1,500
The fee structure for companies with multiple locations is:
- A flat fee of $2,500 will cover 4 locations. A $100 fee can be paid for each additional location (beyond the original 4).
Step Five: Certification is good for two years from the date your company is certified. To maintain the annual Disability Friendly Certification your organization will be required to participate in the full assessment every two years.
Start Your Online Self-assessment Tool
“Certified” Disability Friendly Businesses Will Receive:
- 1. A framed certificate of achievement;
- 2. The Disability Friendly Business logo in Blue or Yellow, which can be electronically posted to your website, email signature, etc.;
- 3. The Disability Friendly Business logo that can be added to your stationery and other corporate printed materials;
- 4. Disability Friendly Business stickers that can be posted around your headquarters, if you paid for one site. Those paying for multiple sites will be able to post the stickers and other materials at their main and other identified locations; and
- 5. OPTIONAL posting of your company’s name as a Certified Disability Friendly Business on the National Certification and Training Center website (www.NationalCTC.com) and in written communications, including press releases.
Start Your Online Self-assessment Tool
For more information, please contact NCTC at lesliew@wilres.com or call 941-729-9673.