|  ODEP News Brief. Driving Change - Creating Opportunity | | | March 24, 2023 Assistant Secretary Williams Delivers Keynote at National Black Caucus of State Legislators Executive Board Meeting ODEP Assistant Secretary Taryn Williams recently delivered a keynote speech at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators Executive Board Meeting in Montgomery, AL. Assistant Secretary Williams' remarks highlighted NBCSL's partnership with the State Exchange on Employment & Disability and discussed efforts underway at DOL to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. | | Employment of Women with Disabilities in Skilled Trade Professions As part of its Women's History Month observance, ODEP published a blog this weekanalyzing data on the employment of women with disabilities in skilled trade professions,which are a key component of the Biden Administration's Good Jobs Initiative. Among the key findings is that among disabled women in the workforce, about 455,000 (10.2%) work in the skilled trades, with the largest representation in transportation and production (47% and 43%, respectively). | | How AI Hiring Technologies Impacts Applicants If you use artificial intelligence in any stage of the hiring process, you need to make sure the technology increases inclusion and reduces bias against all candidates, including those with disabilities. The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology just released a new article covering some ways AI can positively or negatively impact applicants, depending on how it is used. The article also includes links to other PEAT resources on inclusive AI to help you learn more about this trending topic. | | Join the Conversation Today! Mental Health Matters: Targeting Underserved Rural, Racial and Ethnic Communities Now through April 3, the public is invited to share ideas on how states and cities can ensure equity in mental and behavioral health policies and reduce barriers to care for underserved communities. Then, comment and vote on other ideas on topics such as equity impact statements, behavioral health diversion programs, broadband and telemental health, and more. | | Spotlighting Accessibility in the New NIST AI Risk Management Framework Earlier this year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published the highly anticipated Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework and companion NIST AI RMF Playbook. In their new blog post, the Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology shares some critical ways the Framework and Playbook promote inclusive and equitable AI, especially for people with disabilities. | | | U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY | |  | | | | |
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