With the aid of a grant, BDI began conducting research in 2006 with a goal of better understanding attitudes and perceptions about people with disabilities. Over the past three years, BDI has surveyed Atlanta HR Managers (2006), Atlanta workers (2007) and a national audience (2008) and has used the data to educate potential employers, public policy decision makers, and the general public to advance dialogue about the inclusion of people with disabilities.

BDI's research data has shown a causal relationship between diversity/disability education, the writing of a diverse hiring policy, and the hiring of people with disabilities. As a result of these findings, we have put an increased emphasis on disability awareness education, as well as job placement itself. Click here to find out more about our disability awareness training and our job placement service.