ODEP - News Brief June 30, 2023

Driving Change | Creating Opportunity

ODEP News Brief. Driving Change - Creating Opportunity June 30, 2023 Exploring Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act In a new post for the U.S. Department of Labor blog, ODEP Chief of Staff Anupa Iyer Geevarghese interviews Associate Director of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Office of Federal Operations Dexter Brooks and former EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum about Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act and its important role in increasing access and equity for people with disabilities. The post is one in a series exploring different sections of the Rehabilitation Act in honor of its 50th anniversary this year. Read the blog post Guideposts for Success: States Engaging Employers Through Policy A new brief published by ODEP-funded Center for Advancing Policy on Employment for Youth (CAPE-Youth) outlines policy considerations for engaging employers in efforts to advance successful transitions for youth and young adults with disabilities. Recommendations in the brief point to the Guideposts for Success youth policy framework and outline concrete ideas for action by entities such as employer organizations, state and regional business councils, and state and local government agencies. Read the brief State Efforts to Phase Out Subminimum Wage Join the Employment First Community of Practice on July 12 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ET for the webinar "State Efforts to Phase Out Subminimum Wages: Lessons Learned from Three States." The webinar plans to highlight the efforts in the states of Tennessee, Virginia and Washington to phase out subminimum wage practices both before and after the passing of legislation to end 14(c) in each state.  Representatives from each state including policy leaders, advocates, state agencies and providers will discuss their process for both passing legislation as well as the subsequent efforts taken. Additionally, state representatives will discuss the challenges faced and the progress made in maximizing the impact of the legislation for the disabled community. Register for the webinar In Case You Missed It: Creating a Disability-Inclusive Workforce – The Role of Accommodations Webinar To celebrate the anniversaries of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehab Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion and the Job Accommodation Network are hosting a discussion on the significance of accommodations in achieving the goals of the Rehab Act and the ADA and how they contribute to creating inclusive workplaces. The webinar takes place Wednesday, July 19 from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. Register for the webinar Reminder: Workforce Recruitment Program Seeks Federal Employees to Recruit Students with Disabilities The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects federal and select private-sector employers nationwide with college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through internships and permanent jobs. Volunteer recruiters are needed for the upcoming recruitment season (October 23 – November 16, 2023). Recruiters must be Federal Government employees who commit to conducting up to 12 virtual informational interviews with students and recent graduates. In addition, recruiters must complete an online training this summer via the WRP website. Recruiters play a vital role in the program, and all federal employees are encouraged to volunteer! Learn more and register to be a WRP recruiter U.S. Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY View this newsletter on our website.

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