During Labor Rights week and Breastfeeding Awareness month, we invite you to join us to learn about the many DOL resources and protections available for women throughout their careers, beginning as a student up to retirement. Hear from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the following Department of Labor Agencies:

• Women’s Bureau
• Employment and Training Administration
• Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
• Wage and Hour Division
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• Employment Benefits Security Administration

Please join us for a virtual summit that seeks to celebrate and recognize the efforts and contributions of the Hispanic/Latino community during the pandemic. This summit will highlight the innovation and replicability of different approaches implemented by organizations serving the Hispanic/Latino community, as well as foster collaboration and partnerships among participants. Topics highlighted will include: Healthcare Access, Adolescent Health, Workforce, Environmental Health/Justice.

This two-day virtual event is open to community organizations, clinical and social service organizations, and anyone who serves or wants to serve the Hispanic/Latino community. Interpreters will be available in Spanish and English.

Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe.

Why Participate?
Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.

Who Participates?
All organizations looking for an opportunity to recognize their commitment to safety are welcome to participate. Last year, more than 5,300 businesses helped to raise awareness about workers' health and safety!

To register or learn more, visit the Safe + Sound Week webpage.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance (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 Manager of Employment Services and Performance Management, Dawn Jones, will discuss what happens when glasses aren't 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. Dawn will also discuss best practices for recruiting and employing persons with vision loss.