Disability News
Maximizing Human Capital: Employees with Disabilities
A Webcast for Decision-Makers from The Conference Board
(NEW YORK, NY) – In a time of economic pressure and revolutionary change,
leading companies are continuing to focus on the future by maximizing human
capital in ways that are good for business. To accomplish this, some companies
have customized their human capital practices to address the value in employing
people from different backgrounds and they are developing partnerships with
organizations that are dedicated to recruiting workers with diverse perspectives.
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The annual Presidential Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month was release on September 30, 2009.
Here is the link to it on the White House website. READ MORE…
Newly Revised Business Case on Disability Employment
Several months ago, Assistant Secretary Neil Romano designated an ODEP team to work with our EARN staff to update and enhance the disability business case. It was officially announced by Mr. Romano and is now live on the EARN website.
The ODEP/EARN Business Case presents a “business-to-business” dialogue addressing the value of employing people with disabilities through the use of videos and research. The six areas covered in the Business Case are: Return on Investment, Human Capital, Innovation, Marketing, Diversity, and Social Responsibility. Links to supporting data and related resources (federal, state, local, and veteran) are incorporated into the Business Case website which can be found at www.earnworks.com/businesscase.
America's Heroes at Work
WASHINGTON – America’s Heroes at Work, a joint initiative of the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
and the Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), was launched
today at the National Press Club by ODEP Assistant Secretary, Neil Romano,
and VETS Assistant Secretary Chick Ciccolella. Located at
www.AmericasHeroesAtWork.gov,
the site features common employer questions, success stories, downloadable
fact sheets and practical information on implementing simple workplace supports
to help those with TBI and PTSD achieve workplace success.
‘America’s People, America’s Talent... America’s
Strength!’ is 2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month theme
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced
that "America's People, America's Talent... America's Strength!" will be
the official 2008 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month,
which is observed in October nationwide. The 2008 theme captures the
accomplishments highlighted in the 2007 progress report on President Bush's
New Freedom Initiative for people with disabilities.
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University of Maryland Study on Factors Related to Reasonable Accommodation
American with Disabilities Act(ADA)requires that reasonable accommodation
should be provided to individuals with disabilities at the workplace. The
purpose of this study is to (a) compare the perception of significance on
factors affecting job accommodation requests and provisions among persons
with disabilities, employers who are employing persons with disabilities
and service providers; (b) attempt to examine the latent themes among these
factor items. Please answer the survey questionnaire based upon your own
experience or knowledge, NOT your opinion on what the ideal should be.
CLICK HERE to take the survey.
Sign Language is Part of Disney's World
How might you say Mickey Mouse in Spanish? Mickey Mouse will do -- after
all, it's a proper name. What about in American Sign Language?
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The Department of Justice Proposes New Rules to Implement the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA)
WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice announced today its intent to solicit
comment on proposed amendments to its regulations implementing Titles II
and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The proposed
regulations will, for the first time, establish specific requirements for
the design of accessible public facilities such as courtrooms and an array
of recreation facilities including playgrounds, swimming pools, amusement
parks, and golf courses, making it easier for individuals with disabilities
to travel, enjoy sports and leisure activities, play, and otherwise participate
in society.
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The 2008 DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities
What makes a company a leader for people with disabilities? Strong
employee-resource groups, supplier diversity, recruitment, work/life benefits
and customer service.
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Senator Urges Agencies, Congress to Hire More Disabled Employees - April
14, 2008
The federal government must hire more people with disabilities to meet its
obligation as a model employer, said Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., in a Monday
lecture at New York Law School.
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New England ADA Center Releases New Videos – March 28, 2008
In the videos, students with disabilities share strategies to successfully
stay in school, graduate and get jobs. Students reveal their struggles with
self-reporting their disability, and negotiating accommodations in school
and at work. DVDs are available upon request.
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2007 State of Workplace Diversity Management A Survey Report by the Society
for Human Resource Management - February 2008
The report that follows is the largest and most comprehensive study of its
kind, gathering data from the front lines—human resource professionals
and diversity management experts—to gain a better understanding of the
current status of diversity management and to learn what human resource
professionals and diversity management experts believe is necessary for them
to increase their effectiveness in addressing diversity-related challenges.
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U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Calls for 2008 New Freedom Initiative
Award Nominations - January 29, 2008
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has called upon nonprofit organizations,
small businesses, corporations and individuals that have demonstrated exemplary
and innovative efforts in advancing the employment and workplace environment
of people with disabilities to submit entries for the 2008 Secretary of Labor's
New Freedom Initiative Award.
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Exploring the Bottom Line: A Study of the Costs and Benefits of Workers
with Disabilities – January 28, 2008
In a first-of-its-kind study unveiled to Chicago-region business leaders
on January 28, a team of researchers at DePaul University discussed research
results that found employees with disabilities from the healthcare, retail
and hospitality sectors in the region were just as dependable and productive
as employees without disabilities. In addition, researchers also discussed
research results that showed accommodation costs associated with workers
with disabilities were often minimal and well worth the expense.
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NCD Says NCLB and IDEA Having Positive Impact - January 28, 2008
The National Council on Disability (NCD) today released a report analyzing
the progress of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act and the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that says students with disabilities are
no longer ignored. To that end, NCLB and IDEA have had a significant, positive
impact.