ODEP News Brief - April 7, 2023

Driving Change | Creating Opportunity

ODEP News Brief. Driving Change - Creating Opportunity April 7, 2023 National Autism Month: Resources for Creating Inclusive Apprenticeship Opportunities April is National Autism Month. The Partnership on Inclusive Apprenticeship has resources to help employers and apprenticeship organizations create inclusive apprenticeship programs that support neurodiversity in the workplace. Listen to the Apprenticeship for All podcast Join EARN in promoting the importance of Workplace Accessibility Accessibility is the foundation of a workplace culture that embraces all employees, including those with disabilities. Throughout April, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion is highlighting the many ways to create and enhance accessibility across your whole organization, and how employees at every level can play a role. Follow EARN on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter this month for strategies, resources, and information about the benefits of creating accessible workplaces. Learn more about creating an accessible and welcoming workplace Secure Your Financial Future The "Secure Your Financial Future: A Toolkit for People with Disabilities," developed by ODEP and the Employee Benefits Security Administration, guides people with disabilities to strive for or maintain employment and achieve financial stability. Organized around five stages of the employment lifecycle, the toolkit provides tools and resources addressing common financial concerns during each stage. So, whether you are preparing for a job, starting a job, maintaining a job, changing or losing a job, or even planning for retirement, this toolkit has resources for you. View the toolkit In Case You Missed It: Effective Approaches to Benefits Planning Join the Employment First Community of Practice on April 12 from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET for the webinar "Effective Approaches to Benefits Planning." The webinar takes a closer look at benefits planning from a state-systems perspective and looks at a model of implementation from Missouri that can be emulated by states and providers. The webinar will also cover how benefits planning can assist all job seekers to understand how their benefits are affected by work activities, and how providers and state agencies each contribute to creating a successful system. Register for the webinar U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY View this newsletter on our website.

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