32 Miss. Code. R. 10-11-11.3
MDRS' Office of Business Development (OBD) strives to set the stage for sustainable success for both individuals with disabilities and employers. To accomplish this, OBD focuses on developing ongoing relationships with, and providing a variety of services to, both public and private sector employers in an effort to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
OBD assists individuals with disabilities and employers by: 104
* Providing disability awareness training and education to promote inclusion in the workplace, as well as assist with the employment and retention of individuals with disabilities;
* Increasing opportunities for recruitment of skilled, qualified individuals with disabilities through work-based learning experiences (including job shadowing, internships, apprenticeships, and on-the- job training);
* Providing consultation, technical assistance, and support on the use of accommodations and assistive technology in the workplace to aid in the recruiting, hiring, and retaining of individuals with disabilities; and by
* Aiding in the utilization of incentives and other financial support, such as tax credits, that are available for the hiring or accommodating of individuals with disabilities.
32 Miss. Code. R. 10-11-11.3