FW: ODEP News Brief - October 9, 2020 Robin Troutman 16 Oct 2020 09:59 EDT
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October 16, 2020

Building a Future That Works

The U.S. Department of Labor will host a virtual celebration of the 75th annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. "Building a Future that Works" will be held on October 20 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET. The event will explore the crucial role of accessible technology in this year's NDEAM theme of "Increasing Access and Opportunity" for people with disabilities and the Labor Department's work to ensure that emerging technologies are accessible to all in the workplace. Features will include insightful dialogues with thought leaders and a video showcase of the latest innovations in communications, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, and more.

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Multi-Agency Task Force NDEAM Statement

The Multi-Agency Task Force on Increasing Employment Opportunities for Americans with Disabilities released a statement recognizing the 75th anniversary of NDEAM. The task force is a collaboration of federal agencies addressing the chronic unemployment rate of Americans with disabilities and working toward the complete integration of people with disabilities into the American workforce. Members of the task force include the Departments of Health and Human Services, Commerce, Education, Labor, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs, as well as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Council on Disability, Office of Personnel Management, Small Business Administration, and Social Security Administration.

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SHRM Honest HR Podcast

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) posted an episode of its Honest HR podcast in celebration of NDEAM and the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). SHRM host Amber Clayton discussed NDEAM, ADA, and reasonable accommodations with Jennifer Sheehy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of ODEP, and Louis Orslene, Supervisory Policy Advisor on ODEP's Employer and Workplace Policy team.

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EARN Newsletter

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) released its October 2020 newsletter. The newsletter highlights EARN's suite of materials to help employers ensure their online outreach and recruitment efforts are inclusive of and accessible to people with disabilities. The resources include assessment checklists for career pages, job descriptions, and job announcements, as well as a practice tool with examples to assist in crafting language that attracts qualified applicants with disabilities.

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PEAT Launches NDEAM Webpage

The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) launched a webpage to share news on upcoming NDEAM events and NDEAM-related resources. The page features details about the speakers for the U.S. Department of Labor's virtual celebration of NDEAM and the 30th anniversary of the ADA, "Building a Future that Works," to be held on October 20.

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Employment First Webinar Archive

The Employment First Community of Practice webinar on "Job Search and Job Supports in a Virtual World" is available for viewing. The webinar addressed virtual delivery of job development services and reviewed strategies and tools that effectively increase interaction over technology. It also discussed the importance of virtual meeting templates, mental health checks, training on technology tools, job development notebooks, and video resumes.

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NCSL NDEAM Blog

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) published a blog post on "Celebrations Begin for the 75th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month." The blog notes the importance of disability-inclusive state policies, such as access to telework and accommodations, and features resources to help employers and state policymakers raise awareness of NDEAM and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. NCSL works with ODEP's State Exchange on Employment and Disability to promote disability employment policy in the states.

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