Advocations

Advocations is a trailblazing disability-focused recruitment agency based in Charlotte, NC, that has been making jobs more accessible since 2009. As a 100% disability- and woman-owned small business, they have helped more than 21,000 people with disabilities return to work while making disability inclusion a competitive advantage for employers.

Advocations operates on a unique dual-service model, providing both individual services for disability beneficiaries and strategic business services for employers. Their individual services specialize in helping SSI and SSDI recipients navigate the complexities of returning to work through their Ticket To Work program, offering no-cost employment services that leverage work incentives to help candidates achieve their career goals without jeopardizing their benefits.

On the business side, Advocations helps companies recruit talent they typically don't reach and transforms disability inclusion into a competitive advantage. They offer proactive recruitment services that target qualified candidates with disabilities and help them navigate hiring processes, resulting in decreased turnover and improved retention rates. Their comprehensive approach includes training and consulting services to develop disability-inclusive workplaces, leveraging their extensive expertise in disability and employment.

The company's contingent staffing solutions provide a low-risk, high-impact strategy that creates opportunities for candidates often overlooked in traditional hiring practices. Additionally, their Employee Support Program offers flexible and confidential solutions to manage disability-related questions and performance management issues. With operations across all 50 states, Advocations has engaged over 121,000 people with disabilities since 2022 and maintains an impressive 93% annual retention rate.

Advocations has established itself as an accredited leader in the field, being one of the first programs worldwide to receive specialized accreditation for autism employment supports and services. Their commitment to excellence is further demonstrated through their CARF Three-Year Accreditation, the highest level available, which recognizes their programs and services as being of the highest quality, measurable, and accountable.