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October 10, 2024
Join Our NDEAM Special Event: Good Jobs Change Lives
The Biden-Harris administration and the Department of Labor (DOL) are committed to ensuring
that America’s workers, including those with disabilities, have access to good jobs—jobs in safe workplaces that pay family-sustaining wages with equal opportunities for advancement. In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), DOL is hosting the webinar “Good Jobs Change Lives: Helping Disabled Workers Get Ahead” to inform employers in key industries, such as infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy, about the impact of the administration’s Investing in America agenda and the opportunities it is creating, both for employers and for disabled workers. You will not want to miss this event on October 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET. Register today!
Promising Practices in Achieving Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
The Department of Labor (DOL) has just released the updated guide “Promising Practices in Achieving Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide” to help American Job Centers (AJCs) and their partners in the workforce development system better serve people with disabilities. DOL’s amendments to the guide help AJCs increase accessibility and inclusivity and meet the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements for people with disabilities in Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Updates include but are not limited to affirmative outreach to diverse populations, effective communication to increase accessibility for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people, and use of newer technologies.
Closing Soon: Workforce Recruitment Program Participant Registration
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) is seeking applicants for its 2025 talent database. Any college student or recent graduate with a disability interested in federal employment is welcome to register and apply. Individuals must be a U.S. citizen seeking a degree or having recently received a degree from a U.S. college or university. The WRP provides disabled college students and recent graduates with career development support and potential connections to federal employment. Registration is open until October 15, 2024.
Recovering After a Disaster: Resources for People with Disabilities
Important information for members of the disability community: In addition to calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helpline at 800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in your
time zone) and applying online for disaster relief, you can find assistance at a FEMA disaster recovery center (DRC) near you. DRCs are accessible and set up to provide help and answers to questions after a disaster. Hours and services may vary, so use the DRC locator at the link below to contact your local center.