How Federal Contractors Can Effectively Work with Members of the Blind and Visually Impaired Community
Presented by The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Columbus Area Office in partnership with Cleveland Sight Center
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will provide an overview and inform attendees of their federally protected rights in the workplace. Cleveland Sight Centers Outreach Specialist Tom Sawyer, the Manager of Strategic Partnerships Alicia Howerton, and the Employment Specialist, Broadies Hayes, will discuss what happens when glasses are not enough. The team will provide an overview of the agency's programs and services designed to enhance the independence, education, career, and support opportunities of those with vision loss. Broadies will also discuss best practices for recruiting and employing persons with vision loss.
Time: 1:00PM. (ET) to 2:00P.M. (ET)
Welcome Marcel D. Baldwin, OFCCP Regional Outreach Coordinator 1:00 pm
OFCCP Overview Dustin Ward, OFCCP Assistant District Director 1:00 pm to 1:10 pm
Keynote Address Tom Sawyer, Cleveland Sight Center Alicia Howerton, Cleveland Sight Center
Broadies Hayes, Cleveland Sight Center 1:15 pm to 1:55 pm
Q& A and Adjourn Marcel D. Baldwin, OFCCP Regional Outreach Coordinator 1:55 pm to 2:00 pm
If you have any questions, please contact Marcel Baldwin at Baldwin.Marcel.D@dol.gov or (312) 596-7012.