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Consultation and Technical Assistance

One of our top priorities is to help organizations develop practices and policies that will maximize the talent of people with disabilities as they seek to enter and succeed in the workforce. Toward this goal, NOD provides consultation and technical assistance to state, local, and federal agencies; employers; and employment service providers.

We work with organizations and agencies to strengthen their capacity in multiple areas, such as developing high-quality programming, implementing effective data collection systems, and establishing methods of continuous program improvement. Our staff offer a wide range of expertise and experience, from workforce development; to education and youth development; to policy, practice, and program design.

Our clients have included the US Army, university research centers seeking to improve statewide policy and practice in area of workforce development, and the AbilityOne Institute for Economic Empowerment, who engaged NOD to advise ways to improve their services to veterans with severe disabilities seeking employment.

NOD Consulting Projects

Building a Diverse Workforce

Through our CEO Council, NOD offers companies at the Leadership Circle level the opportunity for on-site assessment and recommendations to increase their recruitment, retention, and accommodation of people with disabilities. Learn more about NOD’s CEO Council.

Emergency Preparedness

NOD works with businesses, government agencies, and emergency managers to ensure that emergency planning includes and accounts for the needs of people with disabilities. Learn more about NOD’s Emergency Preparedness Initiative.

Universal Design for the Workforce Development System

NOD is working with the State of Maryland to develop tools and resources to help businesses seeking talented employees, and career seekers looking to improve their skills and realize their earning potential. Learn more about Universal Design for the Workforce Development System.

Return to Careers

Based on our work with veterans through the Wounded Warrior Career Demonstration, the AbilityOne Institute for Economic Empowerment asked NOD to advise on the needs and opportunities facing veterans and their families as they deal with Traumatic Brain Injury and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Learn more about Return to Careers.