December 4, 2020 Labor Trafficking National Online Dialogue The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Compliance Initiatives, in partnership with the Bureau of International Labor Affairs, Employment and Training Administration, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), Wage and Hour Division, and Centers for Faith and Opportunity Initiatives is hosting the "U.S. Department of Labor's Efforts to End Labor Trafficking National Online Dialogue." Open now through December 14, dialogue participants' ideas and comments will help develop and enhance resources on labor trafficking and determine how to better engage workers, advocates, and other stakeholder groups. Competitive Integrated Employment in 2020 The Employment First Community of Practice will host a webinar on "Competitive Integrated Employment in 2020 - Consumer and Provider Perspectives" on December 9 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will share stories about how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have adapted to employment changes during the COVID-19 pandemic so they can continue to work. It will also outline ways employment services providers have changed their job development and job coaching strategies. Pre-Employment Transition Services Funding The Employment First Community of Practice webinar on "Pre-Employment Transition Services Flexibility Regarding the Use of Federal Vocational Rehabilitation Funds" is available for viewing. The webinar provides an overview and background of the Notice of Interpretation (NOI) published in the Federal Register on February 28, 2020, by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services about the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program. The NOI addresses questions and comments about reserve funds' allowable use for auxiliary aids and services and other VR services listed in the Rehabilitation Act. Disability Employment Etiquette The Council of State Governments (CSG) and the State Exchange on Employment and Disability will present a webinar on "Disability Employment Etiquette" on December 11 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. ET as part of CSG's 2020 National Conference. The webinar will focus on interacting with people with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces. Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy The webinar on "Ensuring a Disability Perspective in State Policy," hosted by the Council of State Governments (CSG) and the State Exchange on Employment & Disability, is available for viewing. The webinar, which was held as part of the CSG 2020 National Conference, features discussions on how states can include individuals with disabilities in broader policymaking, including a disability perspective in commissions on transportation, the future of work, and other state initiatives. It was the final episode in an ADA30 series produced by CSG that explored the origin and legacy of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Making Documents Accessible The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology released "Making Documents Accessible." This resource provides steps to follow to ensure documents are designed so people with and without disabilities can easily access and edit them. COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities Webinar Series The Georgia Tech Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation is presenting the COVID-19 Accessible Materials for People with Disabilities webinar series. Included is "A Closer Look: Mental Health and Resilience within the Disability Community During COVID-19" on December 16 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. This webinar will explore the mental health and resilience of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and ways service providers can access relevant resources. Additional webinars include "Making Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities" on January 20, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET, and "A Closer Look: Guidance for Business and Employers Considering the Needs of People with Disabilities during COVID-19" on February 10, 2021, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. |
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