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1.4 Employer’s Practical Legal Guide• Whom the worker supervises.• Any special training, experience or education required forthe position, including special certifications, degrees or skills.Advertising a PositionOnce you have a good job description, writing the job announcementis simplified. The job listing or advertisement should includethe following:• Job title and number; location of position.• Hours of work and whether travel/overtime is required.• Salary range and brief explanation of benefits.• Description of essential functions of the job and experienceand educational qualifications required.• Instructions and deadline for submitting applications.• An equal employment opportunity statement and a notice todisabled applicants about accommodation requests.Some employers have gone so far as to list known accommodationsfor specific positions. This goes beyond what the lawrequires but shows that employers are genuinely interested in hiringdisabled workers. One caveat: When listing accommodations,make it clear the list is not exclusive or exhaustive. New accommodationscome along all the time.More than likely, the job will be advertised on the Internet.Just as with buildings, websites have accessibility rules. Currently,the rules apply primarily to government websites, but organizationsreceiving government funding usually must comply withstandards in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Website accessibilityissues include providing alternate text to describe graphicsso that screen-reading programs can read the page to a visuallyimpaired user or the availability of a large-text site. Governmentagencies and contractors should also make sure any outside siteslisting openings are ADA compliant.