Generally, the process of managing employees with disabilities should be consistent with the process of managing individuals without disabilities. In fact, the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act is not to force employers to develop special provisions for this class of workers, but rather to ensure that they be treated no differently than those that do not have disabilities.

Below are some resources that may provide you direction in ensuring that your policies and procedures ensure for equitable treatment, while at the same time assist you acquiring and developing an effective workforce.

http://www.adaportal.org/General/ADA_Overview.html   Introduction and Overview of the ADA

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm Excellent list of ADA specific links dealing with human resource management issues.

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/ADAq&a.html Questions and answers regarding common ADA issues confronting employers.

http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/hr_tips/home.cfm Disability & HR: Tips for Human Resource (HR) Professionals providing tools to help HR professionals build inclusive workplaces.