Become an Employer of Choice for People with Disabilities
Join the Work Without Limits Business Network; a robust consortium of public and private employers committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities as employees, customers, and suppliers.
Diversity is not just nice to have in business – it is imperative to drive innovation, deliver products and services that are relevant and resonate with customers, and enhance corporate culture and productivity. The business case for including people with disabilities in business is well documented and Work Without Limits provides practical guidance, education, opportunities, and connections to help you achieve your disability inclusion goals regardless of your self-assessed beginner, intermediate or advanced status. All are welcome!
To learn more about becoming a Member of the Work Without Limits Business Network, contact Bonnie Rivers, Director of Employer Relations.
GOLD MEMBERS
SILVER MEMBERS
BRONZE MEMBERS
Business Network Membership
Business Network Membership
GOLD
$10,000
SILVER
$5,000
BRONZE
$2,500
Priority brand exposure via all communication channels
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Job Board*- Annual, unlimited access to job candidates and ability to post jobs on Jobs Ability, an AI-driven virtual gateway for candidates with disabilities and employers.
Included, one state or
+ $8,000 National
+ $2,000 one state or
+ $10,000 National
+ $2,000 one state or
+ $10,000 National
Private LinkedIn group - Exclusive access to qualified candidates with disabilities, Disability Owned Business Enterprises (DOBEs), and our Community Partners.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Disability inclusion consulting services
8 hours
4 hours
2 hours
Two educational webinars per year
5 registrations
3 registrations
1 registration
Two employer networking forums per year
5 registrations
3 registrations
1 registration
Two disability inclusion trainings per year: Disability Etiquette and Disability Awareness
10 registrations
6 registrations
2 registrations
Discounted disability inclusion training and consulting contracts**
15%
10%
Opportunity to participate in HIRE Thinking initiatives that cultivate continued innovation and thought leadership in the field of disability employment.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Access to information & resources, disability employment service organizations, and relevant events
Yes
Yes
Yes
*New England area treated as one state. Non-members: One state = $2,750 or National = $12,500
**See Work Without Limits Training Menu for details
Interested in branding your commitment to disability inclusion? Become a Sponsor.
Promote your brand as a disability inclusion leader and contribute to impactful opportunities, events, and inclusive change for individuals with disabilities. To learn more about becoming a Sponsor of Work Without Limits contact Kathy Muhr, Director of Community Engagement.
History
In 2008, members of Massachusetts state government, the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), and other key stakeholders formed a partnership with the help of a federal grant. They began a strategic planning effort to maximize employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Massachusetts, and to address the barriers keeping them from finding work. From these efforts, Work Without Limits was established.
In 2010, Work Without Limits established a B2B Network with a handful of leading employers looking for a peer-to-peer network in which they could, as a business community, positively impact the employment of people with disabilities.
In 2012, Work Without Limits introduced its corporate sponsorship program and the first twelve companies joined to become the B2B Network’s Founding Corporate Partners. Each of these organizations share a commitment to disability inclusion and include BCBSMA, Clarks Companies, Eastern Bank, Fidelity Investments, John Hancock, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MIT Sloan School of Management, National Grid, Professional Staffing Group, State Street, TJX Companies, and UMass Chan Medical School.
In 2016, the Work Without Limits B2B Network became the Massachusetts affiliate of the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and became the MABLN. In 2018, the USBLN changed its name to Disability:IN and the MABLN became Disability:IN Massachusetts.
In 2021, Work Without Limits dis-affiliated with Disability:IN to further expand our footprint beyond Massachusetts borders. Our robust Business Network remains and continues to grow!
Thanks to the unwavering support of UMMS, our Founding Corporate Partners and all our Corporate Sponsors and Business Network Members, we have not only been able to sustain Work Without Limits beyond the initial federal grant funding but have also expanded our programs and services to help achieve our goal of equal employment for people with disabilities.
