Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act is an essential piece of legislation that helps to ensure equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. To comply with Section 503, federal contractors and subcontractors must develop and implement an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and take steps to increase the representation of people with disabilities in the workforce.
To keep on top of these obligations, it’s critical to be aware of these key dates.
- April 1: The 7% utilization goal for people with disabilities begins.
- July 1: Corporations with 50 or more employees must begin collecting data on the number of people with disabilities they employ.
- September 30: Corporations must submit an annual Affirmative Action Program (AAP) report to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), detailing their progress towards meeting the 7% utilization goal.
- October 1: The new federal fiscal year begins, and the 7% utilization goal restarts.
These deadlines are critical for corporations to meet their obligations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. And iDisability can help you achieve compliance. The iDisability training modules assist federal contractors in meeting compliance by providing training on interviewing, communicating, and accommodating individuals with disabilities to meet the 7% workforce utilization goal required by this legislation.
Section 503 compliance is important to your company’s profitability, and iDisability can help you understand and meet its requirements.