Reviews the development of IBM's program to recruit persons with disabilities beginning with the hiring of Mike Supa, their first director of handicap programs. Describes sensitive recruiting procedures and mainstreaming to give all employees full access to all aspects of employment. Gives examples of IBM's accommodations for persons with…

Reports the findings of Lou Harris and Associates (1987) on what employers are doing to employ people with disabilities and what their experiences with disabled employees have been. Presents strategies that provide a model for addressing the needs of the disabled population and provide them with opportunities. (JS)