WIOA/ Workforce Development
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) maintains a primary focus on assisting job seekers with and without disabilities in succeeding in the labor market, matching employers with skilled workers who benefit from education, skills training, and career services from the workforce development system. The LEAD Center is focused on highlighting the opportunities presented in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to build integrated cross-system collaborations that improve employment and economic outcomes for youth and adult job seekers with disabilities.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Website
West Virginia University funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and...
Disability Employment Tabulation: 2008-2010
March 2013 | Report/Brief
U.S. Census Bureau, March 2013 - The Disability Employment Tabulation, sponsored by ODEP and the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs, presents in-depth labor force characteristics of individuals with disabilities, with greater details on...
The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain Employed
March 2013 | Report/Brief
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), March 2013. This issue brief summarizes the "The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain...
Leveling the Playing Field: Attracting, Engaging and Advancing People with Disabilities
February 2013 | Report/Brief
This report stems from the work of The Conference Board Research Working Group on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities.
Employer Resource Guide for Hiring and Retaining Persons with Disabilities
September 2012 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) September 2012
The Public Workforce System: Serving Older Job Seekers and the Disability Implications of an Aging Workforce
May 2012 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, May 2012. This report examines challenges faces by older works, how the U.S. public workforce system serves older workers.
The Great Recession and Serving Dislocated Workers with Disabilities: Perspectives from One-Stop Career Centers and Rapid Response Coordinators
June 2011 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, June 2011. This report examines how the population of job seekers with and without disabilities served through One-Stop Career Center (now known as American’s Job Centers or AJCs) changed during the recession.
Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion
April 2011 | Report/Brief
While some businesses are apprehensive to employ people with disabilities, this publication provides a contrast, highlighting businesses and multi-billion corporations utilizing strategies to create a more inclusive workforce.
Fact Sheet: The Business case for Flexible Work Arrangements
January 2010 | Report/Brief
Urban Institute, 2010. This fact sheet aims to outline the documented positive effects on businesses when they provide their workers with options to work less or to have more discretion over when, where and how their work is done.
Creating a Roadmap Out of Poverty for Americans with Disabilities: The Relationship of the Employment and Training Administration’s Workforce Development System and Local Asset-Building Coalitions
April 2009 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, April 2009 - This report analyzes research regarding best practices in asset development, as provided by American Job Centers (formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers), disability...
Webinars
WIOA and the Unified State Planning Process - Part 2 of 4-Part Series on WIOA
April 29, 2015
View this webinar to identify key components of a Plan, and explore a collaborative approach to developing the Unified State Plan to include stakeholders in the disability community.
WIOA from a Disability Perspective & Section 188: A Powerful Foundation for Access - Series 1 of 3
March 7, 2018
The series kicks-off with an overview of disability-related provisions in WIOA and its Section 188 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination regulations.
WIOA From a Disability Perspective: An Overview - Part 1 of 4
February 25, 2015
The LEAD Center, funded by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Policy, is hosting a four-part webinar series titled "WIOA From a Disability Perspective."
WIOA State Plan Modifications from a Disability Perspective: Recommendations for Ensuring Inclusion and Equal Opportunity in State Plan Updates
February 21, 2018
Mark your calendars and register today for this important webinar – Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET.
LEAD On! Articles
News
LEAD Center Featured in Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Podcast on Employment & Workforce for People with Disabilities
May 31, 2013
LEAD Center, ODEP and DOL highlighted in a recent podcast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta featuring Michael Morris, LEAD Center policy team co-lead.
Theme Announced for 2013 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
May 28, 2013
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month - "Because We Are EQUAL to the Task".
LEAD Center Public Policy Team Co-Lead Michael Morris Pens Blog Post on Workforce Development System Myths
May 24, 2013
Michael Morris, LEAD Center Public Policy Team co-lead, recently contributed a blog post to the ODEP Employment First ePolicyWorks space on Workforce Development System Myths.
LEAD Center Presents on Workplace Flexibility at NAWDP Conference
May 23, 2013
On May 21st, Barbara Wleklinski, LEAD Center Subject Matter Expert, and Elizabeth Jennings, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, led a workshop titled "The Business Case for Workplace Flexibility" at the Annual National Assiociation of Workforce...
Free Public Online Dialogue May 13-27 to Discuss Transition from School to Work of Youth with Disabilities
May 15, 2013
Members of the public are invited to participate in an online dialogue to examine the impact of existing legislation on the successful transition from school to work of youth with disabilities.
DiversityInc Announces Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities
May 6, 2013
Nine of the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities are members of USBLN®, a LEAD Center partner.
NAWDP Survey Reveals Desire for Training on Job Accommodation, Workplace Flexibility and Working with People with Hidden Disabilities
March 26, 2013
Learn more about a membership survey conducted by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), a LEAD Center national partner, and what it revealed about training opportunities and possible barriers to employment for...
Workers with Disabilities Experience Lower Employment Rates and Lower Pay than Workers without Disabilities, Census Bureau Reports
March 15, 2013
People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities, and when employed, they earn less than their colleagues without disabilities, according to the newly released U.S. Census Bureau's Community Survey.
A How to Guide on Job Searching with a Disability
February 28, 2013
This U.S. News and World Report article provides resources and tips for jobseekers with disabilities and employers on what may be asked or revealed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the hiring and employment process.
Governors Pushed to Implement Jobs Programs for People with Disabilities
February 24, 2013
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, the National Governors Association (NGA) chairman, told governors that the NGA will continue exploring ways states can work to develop programs for employing people with disabilities according to this Huffington Post...
Blogs
In the Know: An Uneven Playing Field - The Lack of Equal Pay for People with Disabilities
August 27, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know - Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
July 30, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: America's Heroes at Work
June 5, 2015
The America's Heroes at Work project is designed for employers and the workforce development system to help address the employment challenges of our nation's service members and veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or...
Transition to Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities: What We (as Parents and Community Supporters) Can Do to Ensure Success
May 28, 2015
What can we do? As parents, we’ve learned there are no guarantees and no magic solutions that work for everyone.
In the Know: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities
May 21, 2015
May is Mental Health Month, an annual oberservance to raise awareness and help erase the stigma associated with mental health and individuals living with mental ill
In the Know: Flexible Work Arrangements Fact Sheet
March 26, 2015
This fact sheet desribes various best practices for employers when making job modifications to enable employees with disabilities to stay on the job or return to work.
WIOA: New Opportunities for People with Disabilities
March 20, 2015
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) represents new opportunities for job seekers with disabilities to access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market. This blog post features edited excerpts...
In the Know: Job Accommodation Network
February 26, 2015
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
In the Know: Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
February 12, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that will highlight important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work: Supporting Employees Who Experience Unexpected Illness or Disability
December 12, 2014
Whether it employs thousands or just a few, an organization's workforce is its most valuable asset. So when unexpected injury or disability prevents an experienced, valued employee from working temporarily, employers may face difficult choices.
Categories - Phablet
Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Website
West Virginia University funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and...
Disability Employment Tabulation: 2008-2010
March 2013 | Report/Brief
U.S. Census Bureau, March 2013 - The Disability Employment Tabulation, sponsored by ODEP and the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs, presents in-depth labor force characteristics of individuals with disabilities, with greater details on...
The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain Employed
March 2013 | Report/Brief
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), March 2013. This issue brief summarizes the "The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain...
Leveling the Playing Field: Attracting, Engaging and Advancing People with Disabilities
February 2013 | Report/Brief
This report stems from the work of The Conference Board Research Working Group on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities.
Employer Resource Guide for Hiring and Retaining Persons with Disabilities
September 2012 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) September 2012
The Public Workforce System: Serving Older Job Seekers and the Disability Implications of an Aging Workforce
May 2012 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, May 2012. This report examines challenges faces by older works, how the U.S. public workforce system serves older workers.
The Great Recession and Serving Dislocated Workers with Disabilities: Perspectives from One-Stop Career Centers and Rapid Response Coordinators
June 2011 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, June 2011. This report examines how the population of job seekers with and without disabilities served through One-Stop Career Center (now known as American’s Job Centers or AJCs) changed during the recession.
Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion
April 2011 | Report/Brief
While some businesses are apprehensive to employ people with disabilities, this publication provides a contrast, highlighting businesses and multi-billion corporations utilizing strategies to create a more inclusive workforce.
Fact Sheet: The Business case for Flexible Work Arrangements
January 2010 | Report/Brief
Urban Institute, 2010. This fact sheet aims to outline the documented positive effects on businesses when they provide their workers with options to work less or to have more discretion over when, where and how their work is done.
Creating a Roadmap Out of Poverty for Americans with Disabilities: The Relationship of the Employment and Training Administration’s Workforce Development System and Local Asset-Building Coalitions
April 2009 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, April 2009 - This report analyzes research regarding best practices in asset development, as provided by American Job Centers (formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers), disability...
Webinars
WIOA and the Unified State Planning Process - Part 2 of 4-Part Series on WIOA
April 29, 2015
View this webinar to identify key components of a Plan, and explore a collaborative approach to developing the Unified State Plan to include stakeholders in the disability community.
WIOA from a Disability Perspective & Section 188: A Powerful Foundation for Access - Series 1 of 3
March 7, 2018
The series kicks-off with an overview of disability-related provisions in WIOA and its Section 188 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination regulations.
WIOA From a Disability Perspective: An Overview - Part 1 of 4
February 25, 2015
The LEAD Center, funded by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Policy, is hosting a four-part webinar series titled "WIOA From a Disability Perspective."
WIOA State Plan Modifications from a Disability Perspective: Recommendations for Ensuring Inclusion and Equal Opportunity in State Plan Updates
February 21, 2018
Mark your calendars and register today for this important webinar – Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET.
LEAD On! Articles
News
LEAD Center Featured in Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Podcast on Employment & Workforce for People with Disabilities
May 31, 2013
LEAD Center, ODEP and DOL highlighted in a recent podcast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta featuring Michael Morris, LEAD Center policy team co-lead.
Theme Announced for 2013 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
May 28, 2013
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month - "Because We Are EQUAL to the Task".
LEAD Center Public Policy Team Co-Lead Michael Morris Pens Blog Post on Workforce Development System Myths
May 24, 2013
Michael Morris, LEAD Center Public Policy Team co-lead, recently contributed a blog post to the ODEP Employment First ePolicyWorks space on Workforce Development System Myths.
LEAD Center Presents on Workplace Flexibility at NAWDP Conference
May 23, 2013
On May 21st, Barbara Wleklinski, LEAD Center Subject Matter Expert, and Elizabeth Jennings, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, led a workshop titled "The Business Case for Workplace Flexibility" at the Annual National Assiociation of Workforce...
Free Public Online Dialogue May 13-27 to Discuss Transition from School to Work of Youth with Disabilities
May 15, 2013
Members of the public are invited to participate in an online dialogue to examine the impact of existing legislation on the successful transition from school to work of youth with disabilities.
DiversityInc Announces Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities
May 6, 2013
Nine of the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities are members of USBLN®, a LEAD Center partner.
NAWDP Survey Reveals Desire for Training on Job Accommodation, Workplace Flexibility and Working with People with Hidden Disabilities
March 26, 2013
Learn more about a membership survey conducted by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), a LEAD Center national partner, and what it revealed about training opportunities and possible barriers to employment for...
Workers with Disabilities Experience Lower Employment Rates and Lower Pay than Workers without Disabilities, Census Bureau Reports
March 15, 2013
People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities, and when employed, they earn less than their colleagues without disabilities, according to the newly released U.S. Census Bureau's Community Survey.
A How to Guide on Job Searching with a Disability
February 28, 2013
This U.S. News and World Report article provides resources and tips for jobseekers with disabilities and employers on what may be asked or revealed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the hiring and employment process.
Governors Pushed to Implement Jobs Programs for People with Disabilities
February 24, 2013
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, the National Governors Association (NGA) chairman, told governors that the NGA will continue exploring ways states can work to develop programs for employing people with disabilities according to this Huffington Post...
Blogs
In the Know: An Uneven Playing Field - The Lack of Equal Pay for People with Disabilities
August 27, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know - Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
July 30, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: America's Heroes at Work
June 5, 2015
The America's Heroes at Work project is designed for employers and the workforce development system to help address the employment challenges of our nation's service members and veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or...
Transition to Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities: What We (as Parents and Community Supporters) Can Do to Ensure Success
May 28, 2015
What can we do? As parents, we’ve learned there are no guarantees and no magic solutions that work for everyone.
In the Know: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities
May 21, 2015
May is Mental Health Month, an annual oberservance to raise awareness and help erase the stigma associated with mental health and individuals living with mental ill
In the Know: Flexible Work Arrangements Fact Sheet
March 26, 2015
This fact sheet desribes various best practices for employers when making job modifications to enable employees with disabilities to stay on the job or return to work.
WIOA: New Opportunities for People with Disabilities
March 20, 2015
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) represents new opportunities for job seekers with disabilities to access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market. This blog post features edited excerpts...
In the Know: Job Accommodation Network
February 26, 2015
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
In the Know: Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
February 12, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that will highlight important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work: Supporting Employees Who Experience Unexpected Illness or Disability
December 12, 2014
Whether it employs thousands or just a few, an organization's workforce is its most valuable asset. So when unexpected injury or disability prevents an experienced, valued employee from working temporarily, employers may face difficult choices.
Categories - Phone
Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Website
West Virginia University funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and...
Disability Employment Tabulation: 2008-2010
March 2013 | Report/Brief
U.S. Census Bureau, March 2013 - The Disability Employment Tabulation, sponsored by ODEP and the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs, presents in-depth labor force characteristics of individuals with disabilities, with greater details on...
The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain Employed
March 2013 | Report/Brief
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), March 2013. This issue brief summarizes the "The Aging Workforce: The Role of Medical Professionals in Helping Older Workers and Workers with Disabilities to Stay at Work or Return to Work and Remain...
Leveling the Playing Field: Attracting, Engaging and Advancing People with Disabilities
February 2013 | Report/Brief
This report stems from the work of The Conference Board Research Working Group on Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Disabilities.
Employer Resource Guide for Hiring and Retaining Persons with Disabilities
September 2012 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA) September 2012
The Public Workforce System: Serving Older Job Seekers and the Disability Implications of an Aging Workforce
May 2012 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, May 2012. This report examines challenges faces by older works, how the U.S. public workforce system serves older workers.
The Great Recession and Serving Dislocated Workers with Disabilities: Perspectives from One-Stop Career Centers and Rapid Response Coordinators
June 2011 | Report/Brief
The NTAR Leadership Center, June 2011. This report examines how the population of job seekers with and without disabilities served through One-Stop Career Center (now known as American’s Job Centers or AJCs) changed during the recession.
Leading Practices on Disability Inclusion
April 2011 | Report/Brief
While some businesses are apprehensive to employ people with disabilities, this publication provides a contrast, highlighting businesses and multi-billion corporations utilizing strategies to create a more inclusive workforce.
Fact Sheet: The Business case for Flexible Work Arrangements
January 2010 | Report/Brief
Urban Institute, 2010. This fact sheet aims to outline the documented positive effects on businesses when they provide their workers with options to work less or to have more discretion over when, where and how their work is done.
Creating a Roadmap Out of Poverty for Americans with Disabilities: The Relationship of the Employment and Training Administration’s Workforce Development System and Local Asset-Building Coalitions
April 2009 | Report/Brief
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, April 2009 - This report analyzes research regarding best practices in asset development, as provided by American Job Centers (formerly known as One-Stop Career Centers), disability...
Webinars
WIOA and the Unified State Planning Process - Part 2 of 4-Part Series on WIOA
April 29, 2015
View this webinar to identify key components of a Plan, and explore a collaborative approach to developing the Unified State Plan to include stakeholders in the disability community.
WIOA from a Disability Perspective & Section 188: A Powerful Foundation for Access - Series 1 of 3
March 7, 2018
The series kicks-off with an overview of disability-related provisions in WIOA and its Section 188 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination regulations.
WIOA From a Disability Perspective: An Overview - Part 1 of 4
February 25, 2015
The LEAD Center, funded by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Policy, is hosting a four-part webinar series titled "WIOA From a Disability Perspective."
WIOA State Plan Modifications from a Disability Perspective: Recommendations for Ensuring Inclusion and Equal Opportunity in State Plan Updates
February 21, 2018
Mark your calendars and register today for this important webinar – Wednesday, February 21, 2018 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET.
LEAD On! Articles
News
LEAD Center Featured in Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Podcast on Employment & Workforce for People with Disabilities
May 31, 2013
LEAD Center, ODEP and DOL highlighted in a recent podcast from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta featuring Michael Morris, LEAD Center policy team co-lead.
Theme Announced for 2013 National Disability Employment Awareness Month
May 28, 2013
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) announced the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month - "Because We Are EQUAL to the Task".
LEAD Center Public Policy Team Co-Lead Michael Morris Pens Blog Post on Workforce Development System Myths
May 24, 2013
Michael Morris, LEAD Center Public Policy Team co-lead, recently contributed a blog post to the ODEP Employment First ePolicyWorks space on Workforce Development System Myths.
LEAD Center Presents on Workplace Flexibility at NAWDP Conference
May 23, 2013
On May 21st, Barbara Wleklinski, LEAD Center Subject Matter Expert, and Elizabeth Jennings, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, led a workshop titled "The Business Case for Workplace Flexibility" at the Annual National Assiociation of Workforce...
Free Public Online Dialogue May 13-27 to Discuss Transition from School to Work of Youth with Disabilities
May 15, 2013
Members of the public are invited to participate in an online dialogue to examine the impact of existing legislation on the successful transition from school to work of youth with disabilities.
DiversityInc Announces Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities
May 6, 2013
Nine of the DiversityInc Top 10 Companies for People With Disabilities are members of USBLN®, a LEAD Center partner.
NAWDP Survey Reveals Desire for Training on Job Accommodation, Workplace Flexibility and Working with People with Hidden Disabilities
March 26, 2013
Learn more about a membership survey conducted by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), a LEAD Center national partner, and what it revealed about training opportunities and possible barriers to employment for...
Workers with Disabilities Experience Lower Employment Rates and Lower Pay than Workers without Disabilities, Census Bureau Reports
March 15, 2013
People with disabilities are less likely to be employed than people without disabilities, and when employed, they earn less than their colleagues without disabilities, according to the newly released U.S. Census Bureau's Community Survey.
A How to Guide on Job Searching with a Disability
February 28, 2013
This U.S. News and World Report article provides resources and tips for jobseekers with disabilities and employers on what may be asked or revealed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the hiring and employment process.
Governors Pushed to Implement Jobs Programs for People with Disabilities
February 24, 2013
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, the National Governors Association (NGA) chairman, told governors that the NGA will continue exploring ways states can work to develop programs for employing people with disabilities according to this Huffington Post...
Blogs
In the Know: An Uneven Playing Field - The Lack of Equal Pay for People with Disabilities
August 27, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know - Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
July 30, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: America's Heroes at Work
June 5, 2015
The America's Heroes at Work project is designed for employers and the workforce development system to help address the employment challenges of our nation's service members and veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or...
Transition to Employment for Young Adults with Disabilities: What We (as Parents and Community Supporters) Can Do to Ensure Success
May 28, 2015
What can we do? As parents, we’ve learned there are no guarantees and no magic solutions that work for everyone.
In the Know: Improving Employment Outcomes for People with Psychiatric Disorders and Other Disabilities
May 21, 2015
May is Mental Health Month, an annual oberservance to raise awareness and help erase the stigma associated with mental health and individuals living with mental ill
In the Know: Flexible Work Arrangements Fact Sheet
March 26, 2015
This fact sheet desribes various best practices for employers when making job modifications to enable employees with disabilities to stay on the job or return to work.
WIOA: New Opportunities for People with Disabilities
March 20, 2015
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) represents new opportunities for job seekers with disabilities to access employment, education, training and support services to succeed in the labor market. This blog post features edited excerpts...
In the Know: Job Accommodation Network
February 26, 2015
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.
In the Know: Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
February 12, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that will highlight important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Stay-at-Work and Return-to-Work: Supporting Employees Who Experience Unexpected Illness or Disability
December 12, 2014
Whether it employs thousands or just a few, an organization's workforce is its most valuable asset. So when unexpected injury or disability prevents an experienced, valued employee from working temporarily, employers may face difficult choices.