In the 8 years since the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was passed into law, the American economy has profoundly changed. Major structural changes among industries, companies, and contractors have accelerated thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and new economic policies from the Biden Administration. Throughout these tumultuous years, American Job Centers (AJCs) / America’s […]
Webinar Content: What is Digital Accessibility? The Importance of Leadership Support. Steps in the digital accessibility process. Presenter: Jeff Wissel | Chief Accessibility Officer, Disability:IN Jeff will provide 2 - 3 tangible steps and explain how to adapt digital accessibility to diverse cultures around the world. Topics Include: The proximity of disability. What is digital accessibility? […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has published new data which suggests that only 22% of autistic adults are in any kind of employment. Within this shocking figure, many are suffering with poor morale and mental health associated with either the environment, processes, or interactions at work, with anxiety being the most common state experienced. […]
The 2022 National ADA Symposium is a comprehensive conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability issues. The virtual conference offers the opportunity to select 16 sessions to attend over four days from a schedule of 48 sessions. The conference also offers a full-day pre-conference. Features of the virtual conference include: Session topics covering accessible facilities, employment, effective […]
Microsoft Ability Summit is a free, community event that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and industry professionals to Imagine, Build, and Include the future of disability inclusion and accessibility. We welcome all to join and spread the word throughout your communities! 2022 Microsoft Ability Summit will feature: Keynotes from Microsoft executives, accessibility, industry and […]
When the ADA was enacted in 1990, the internet had not yet become such an important part of people’s lives, including the lives of people with disabilities. Now that the internet is such an integral tool for businesses, employers and governmental entities, courts have been grappling with how the ADA applies to websites and other […]
When the ADA was enacted in 1990, the internet had not yet become such an important part of people’s lives, including the lives of people with disabilities. Now that the internet is such an integral tool for businesses, employers and governmental entities, courts have been grappling with how the ADA applies to websites and other […]
Disabilities & Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace: Awareness, Etiquette, and the Law The workshop includes an in-depth review of applicable disability-related laws and reasonable accommodations in the workplace. We will discuss relevant statistics, current trends as well as appropriate etiquette, language, and behavior when interacting with persons with disabilities. This engaging workshop is packed […]
The DOR Northeast Branch is proud to offer a series of career development workshops designed to enhance job search skills, provide tools and resources, and develop key skills for those who are seeking employment. Individuals are welcome to attend the entire series of workshops or attend workshops individually. 5/26/2022- REQUESTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: A reasonable accommodation […]
Many employers understand it’s not their responsibility to furnish personal use items, those items needed both on and off the job, as a form of reasonable accommodation. But are there times a personal use item may evolve into a work-related item or accommodation? Perhaps. What about if an employee chooses not to use personal use […]
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