INFORMED CONSENT
You have been invited to participate in a research study of the Greater Binghamton Region. We hope to learn about employers’ perceptions of supported employment. Supported employees are disabled individuals who may need ongoing support services in order to perform their jobs. You were selected as a possible participant in this study because you are a Human Resources Manager/ Hiring Manager of a Greater Binghamton Business/Company.
If you decide to participate, we will ask you to take a short anonymous internet survey. The survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. The purpose of this study is to understand employers’ perceptions of hiring individuals with disabilities and experiences when working with supported employment agencies. There are no foreseeable risks incurred for participating in this study. Completing the survey may provide an opportunity for you to reflect upon hiring practices. It also will provide valuable information to local supported employment agencies.
The information collected from this survey will be kept anonymous and confidential. Your responses will not be linked to your name or your workplace. By completing the survey, you agree to participate in this study. The data collected will be presented to the community and local supported employment agencies. The research data will then be archived at Center City Coordination (C3) Program. The purpose of C3 is to help revitalize neighborhoods by improving the overall quality of life for residents.
Your decision whether or not to participate will not prejudice your future relations with Binghamton University, C3, or the Supported Employment Agencies in the area. If you decide to participate in this short survey, you are free to withdraw your consent and discontinue participation at any time without prejudice.
Before you begin the survey, please ask questions on any aspect of the study that is unclear to you. If you have additional questions later, Marisa Geisler, Senior Binghamton University (cell# 718-619-9189 or e-mail [email protected]) will be happy to answer them. If at any time you have questions concerning your rights as a research subject, you may call Binghamton University's Human Subject's Research Review Committee at (607) 777-3818. We greatly appreciate your participation in this study.
Which of the following best describes your business? (Choose One) How many people does your company employ locally? (Choose One) What type of external recruiting methods do you currently use? (Please choose all that apply) Do you primarly use online applications and personality tests for potential hires? If yes, are accommodations readily available for those applicants who are unable to use this process? (For example, applicants with dyslexia or the visually impaired) What are the top three characteristics desired in potential hires? (Please choose 3 from the list below)
Which of the following (if any) are provided/offered at your place of buisness? (Please choose all that apply) In your estimation, what percentage of the population in the Greater Binghamton Area is disabled? (Please choose the answer to the best of your knowledge) What percentage of your current staff is disabled? (Please choose the answer to the best of your knowledge) Are you aware of supported employment agencies and what they provide? Would you be willing to learn more about supported employment? How would you prefer to receive information about supported employment? (Choose the one that would be most likely to catch your attention) Have you previously worked with a job coach/ employment specialist at a supported employment agency? If no, would you be willing or interested in working with a job coach/ employment specialist? If you have previously worked with a job coach/ emplyment specialist, how would you rate your experience? If you were dissatisfied with your experience with a job coach/ employment specialist, has it affected your subsequent use of supported employment? What is your most preferred method for being contacted or approached by a job coach/ supported employment agent? In your experience of hiring persons with disabilities, have you recognized any of the following advantages? (Please choose all the apply) In your experience of hiring persons with disabilities, have you recognized any of the following disadvantages? (Please choose all that apply). Are you familiar with any of the following agencies? Which benefits offered through VESID are you currently familiar with using? (Please check all that apply) Does your company/business have specific programs or distribute literature informing hiring managers/employers of the Americans with Disabilities Act? Does your company/business have specific programs to help managers/employers learn to work with employees with disabilities? How would you best describe your view about future employment of individuals with disabilities? |
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