ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Plain Language Summary
# ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create new programs supporting people with disabilities in starting their own businesses and finding jobs at small companies. The SBA would also help small business owners learn how to hire people with disabilities and make their workplaces accessible.
Additionally, the agency must educate the public about these resources and track how well the programs are working. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily benefits people with disabilities seeking employment or entrepreneurship opportunities, as well as small business owners who want to hire workers with disabilities but may need guidance on accessibility and accommodations. **Current Status:** The bill has passed the House of Representatives. It would need to pass the Senate and receive presidential approval to become law.
CRS Official Summary
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment ActThis bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed, (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small businesses; and (3) assist small businesses with hiring such individuals and with accessibility issues applicable to such individuals.The SBA must conduct outreach and education about such activities.The bill establishes reporting requirements with respect to these activities.
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.