2011 Webinar Series
Overview
A four-part webinar series (February, April, June and September) focused on leading practices that advance disability inclusion within business. Leaders in the field will share their experience, success, and practical methods for promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Benefits of Series
Participating in the Webinar Series can support professional development of an individual, an entire department or an entire agency for less cost than sending staff to comparable training events.
We encourage businesses and sponsoring agencies to invite individuals, co-workers, local employers and community partners to participate at your site, and use the time following each session to discuss their employment program and dialogue with participants about "next steps" to improve their approach to disability inclusion and employing individuals with disabilities.
FREE ~ Limited to 400 sites!
** Registration Opens: February 1, 2011 **
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm [Eastern]
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm [Central]
February 17 , 2011
Flexible Workplaces Benefit Everyone, Especially Persons with Disabilities
April 21, 2011
Building the Corporate Business Case for Including Disability-Owned Businesses in Supplier Diversity
June 16, 2011
Creating a Model with Business: Common Sense Approaches to Access & Accommodations
September 15 , 2011
On-line Employment Applications & Website Accessibility
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Employers gain access to database to recruit workers with disabilities
Resource made available by US Labor Department
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense, today made available the 2011 Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities database. This resource is intended to assist federal and private-sector employers in identifying workers with disabilities.
The more than 2,200 candidates in this year's database represent all academic backgrounds and are working toward, or recently earned, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and law degrees. Students have been interviewed by recruiters from various federal agencies. Some seek summer employment, while others are looking for regular, full-time positions.
"This database is filled with talented students who are highly motivated to prove their skills in the workplace," said ODEP Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez.
To take advantage of the new database, federal officials can visit http://www.wrp.gov to register and search independently for candidates who meet their hiring needs. They also can track the status of candidates they are interested in interviewing, including whether they already have been hired.
Private-sector employers can search the program's database through ODEP's National Employer Assistance and Resource Network by making a toll-free telephone call to 866-327-6669 or filling out a request form at http://www.earnworks.com.
More than 20 federal agencies regularly utilize the Workforce Recruitment Program as a recruiting tool, and it has provided employment opportunities for more than 5,500 students since 1995. The program supports President Obama's executive order titled "Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities."
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Business Solutions for Evolving Business Needs:
MoVERS is a statewide program designed to offer a variety of beneficial services to Missouri businesses of all sizes. Services include; recruitment assistance, retention support, information and education, and in most cases, at no cost to the business. In the past year, MoVERS assisted Missouri businesses to recruit over 4000 employees across the state.
For more informations: http://movers.dese.mo.gov/
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Practical Resources and Information
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Other Resources
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Resources on Employment & Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has released a guide to acquaint business leaders with programs and resources available to assist them in hiring people with disabilities. The jointly developed publication, Disability Employment 101 includes information about how to find qualified workers with disabilities, how to put disability and employment research into practice and how to model what other businesses have done to successfully integrate individuals with disabilities into the workforce.
Among other things, the 56-page guide provides information regarding department-funded vocational rehabilitation agencies, Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers, and Centers for Independent Living. It also includes checklists and various other resources to aid employers as they prepare to employ people with disabilities.
General Resources on Employment & Disability
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The Governor's Council on Disability (GCD) - Promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly 1 million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools, universities and others of their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) - AAPD, the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, is dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
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Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities (COSD) - COSD is a unique consortium composed of large and small universities, well - known national employers and US Government agencies focused on the career employment of college graduates with disabilities.
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Center for Workforce Preparation (CWP) - An affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, CWP assists state and local chambers to build their capacity as leaders in workforce development. CWP helps chambers recognize the value and importance of this leadership role and provides information, resources, promising practices and opportunities for chambers to learn from one another.
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Disability Information from the Government - This site is your one-stop place to get national information on disability statistics.
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Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN) - EARN is a nationwide, cost-free referral and technical assistance service for employers. EARN connects employers who have job vacancies to employment service providers who have direct access to job-ready individuals with disabilities. EARN also provides technical assistance to assist employers in locating appropriate organizations and information as they seek to hire qualified candidates with disabilities.
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Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers (DBTACs) - DBTACs provide information, training and technical assistance to employers with responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).
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Job Accommodation Network (JAN) - JAN is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, ADA and the employability of people with disabilities.
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National Business and Disability Center (NBDC) - NBDC is a leading resource for employers seeking to integrate people with disabilities into the workplace and companies seeking to reach them in the consumer marketplace.
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National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) - NCSET coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.
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National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Y) - NCWD/Youth is a primary source for resources, publications, and information about employment and youth with disabilities. Their staff has expertise in disability, education, employment, and workforce development.
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National Organization on Disability (NOD) - NOD promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) - NCIL is a membership organization that advances the self-empowerment philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) for Economic Research on Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities - Cornell University's coordinated research, training and dissemination activities are aimed at deepening the understanding of policymakers and other stakeholders about how the economy, public policies and other socio-political factors affect the employment and economic self-sufficiency of people with disabilities.
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Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) - SHRM is the world's largest association devoted to human resource management. Their mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most essential and comprehensive resources available.
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U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) - The U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) is a national employer-led network. It is the national organization that supports development and expansion of BLNs across the country, serving as their collective voice. The USBLN recognizes and promotes best practices in hiring, retaining and marketing to people with disabilities.
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Employment Incentives - A private grant funded website that provides information on national and state incentives for employers who hire job candidates with disabilities.
Diversifying Your Workforce
Download this four step reference guide for recruiting, hiring, and retraining employees with disabilities. Download PDF
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