How inclusive are your applications and service descriptions? Adapted in part from http://www.sutteronestop.com/DPN/30second.htm

1. Hello!
This is your 30-Second
Inclusion Training
Applications & Service
Descriptions
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Office of Faith Based and
Community Initiatives (OFBCI).
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2. How inclusive are your applications and service
descriptions?
Staff charged with creating application, service
description, and evaluation materials are knowledgeable
of inclusion practices.
Application and Service Description focus first on
essential and then on marginal functions of a position.
Applications, service descriptions, and evaluations are
made available in various formats for various groups of
people.
Reasonable accommodation is anticipated before
anyone applies or is hired/assigned to the organization.

3. Great!
It is always important that the person responsible for all
aspects of human resources is knowledgeable in
inclusion practices. Remember, it’s more than just a legal
responsibility. Inclusion can be a key value to
organizational success!
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4. Fantastic!
It is important to accurately
describe and explain the
outcomes expected from a
member’s service. By
accurately portraying the
essential elements of the
service, you can more closely
match the individual’s abilities
and skills with the needs of the
service site. A “qualified
individual with a disability” is
able to perform the essential
functions of the position with or
without accommodations.
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5. Good Answer!
Having documents available in various formats anticipates the
needs of individuals who need accommodation in these
formats. It also shows a willingness on the part of your
organization to increase opportunities to apply for positions for
all individuals.
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6. Great Job!
Anticipating the potential needs of individuals with disabilities is a
great way to think about inclusion. This assures that your
organization will have inclusion in mind when thinking about
activities and potential members. It will also help potential
members feel welcome when they don’t have to wait for a
reasonable accommodation.
For more information contact:
Mariann Bernlohr
Training & Inclusion Manager
Office of Faith Based and Community Initiatives
mbernlohr@ofbci.in.gov
317-234-5891