[Home-on-the-range] FW: Disability related events

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From: Agency IT Accessibility Coordinators (Sec508ITAC) [mailto:SEC508ITAC at LISTSERV.GSA.GOV] On Behalf Of Quentis Scott - IAT
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 9:27 AM
To: SEC508ITAC at LISTSERV.GSA.GOV
Subject: Disability related events

Disability Employment Initiative Grants Awarded to Six States

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced $14,837,785 in grants to six states to improve employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. The grants to California, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota and South Dakota are being awarded as part of the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI), funded by DOL's Employment and Training Administration and Office of Disability Employment Policy.  These grants will help expand the capacity of local American Job Centers to improve employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities by increasing their participation in existing career pathway systems and programs that build on partnerships among local educational institutions, businesses and disability advocates. This is the fifth round of funding through the DEI, which now supports 37 projects in 26 states.

• Read the DOL news release<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&101&&&http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/ETA20141764.htm>
• Learn about the Disability Employment Initiative <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&102&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/DEI.htm>
• Find an American Job Center<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://jobcenter.usa.gov/>

Office of Disability Employment Policy Establishes Web Page for the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities

The web page for the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities is now available on the website of the Office of Disability Employment Policy.  The page will be updated frequently with news about meeting, reports, and resources. The committee is a key part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which was signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014 to help job seekers, including those with disabilities, access the services they need to succeed in employment and match employers with skilled workers. The committee is mandated by section 609 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by section 461 of WIOA.  The committee consists of both federal officials and private citizens from specific groups identified in the WIOA legislation.  Anyone interested in being nominated for the committee can review the Federal Register Notice and submit the requested information by October 14, 2014.

• View the WIOA advisory committee web page <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&104&&&http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/WIOA.htm>
• Read the Federal Register Notice <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&105&&&https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/09/12/2014-21834/advisory-committee-on-increasing-competitive-integrated-employment-for-individuals-with-disabilities>
• Read the DOL news release<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&106&&&http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP20141761.htm>

HHS and DOL to Host 2014 A11Y Conference on Accessible Technology and Employment — October 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will host the 2014 A11Y Conference:  Expect. Employ. Empower.  This one-day conference will bring together the themes of technology, accessibility and employment of people with disabilities, and will focus on ensuring that accessible technology is available to all employees, including those with disabilities.  Through exhibits and in-depth breakout sessions, federal and technology company innovators will present the latest information on improving accessibility in the workplace.  The event will be held at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT.  Check-in begins at 8:00 AM.  Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning will be provided.

• Register for the A11Y Conference<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&107&&&http://www.eventbrite.com/e/a11yhhsgov-2014-expect-employ-and-empower-tickets-12480147457?aff=eac2>

National Science Foundation to Present Webinar on Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees and to Hold NAAC Grand Opening —October 15, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM EDT

The National Science Foundation (NSF) will present a webinar, “Providing Reasonable Accommodations for Federal Employees with Disabilities,” on October 15, 10:00 – 11:30 AM EDT.  Real-time captioning will be provided during the webinar, which will be followed by the NSF Accessibility and Accessment Center (NAAC) Grand Opening and Showcase from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM EDT.  The event will take place at NSF Headquarters Building-Room 375, 4201 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA.  RSVPs will be accepted until October 10.  To arrange for onsite sign language interpreting or other reasonable accommodations, submit requests to eeo at nsf.gov<mailto:eeo at nsf.gov> by October 1.

• Register for the webinar <http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&108&&&https://nsfevents.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=nsfevents&service=6&rnd=0.8964510525205494&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsfevents.webex.com%2Fec0606l%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D1730592942%26%26EMK%3D4832534b000000018432d6a443f42623713d308e3745f09b2011e39f7b1a423f8d3d55542423ee70%26%26%26siteurl%3Dnsfevents>
• RSVP for the NAAC Grand Opening to kotts at nsf.gov<mailto:kotts at nsf.gov> by October 10

LEAD Center Issues September 2014 Policy Update — Employment, Health Care and Disability

The LEAD Center's Policy Update – Employment, Health Care and Disability provides policymakers, disability service professionals, individuals with disabilities and their families with information about relevant policy developments regarding Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and related topics, with a focus on improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.  The latest update features stories on CMS guidance to states on transition plans for HCBS, new requirements under WIOA to promote integrated employment and divert youth from automatically being place in sheltered workshops, a new report on promoting employment for people with mental illness, and much more.

• Read the LEAD Center Policy Update<http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwOTI2LjM2NDAyODAxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDkyNi4zNjQwMjgwMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTA1OTIxJmVtYWlsaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZ1c2VyaWQ9ZGFuLnBlcmtpbnNAZ3NhLmdvdiZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlSWQ9JiYm&&&109&&&http://www.leadcenter.org/resource-center/publication/policy-update-employment-health-care-and-disability-september-24-2014>

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Quentis A. Scott-Adams
Quentis Scott-Adams
GSA, Office of the Chief Information Officer
Section 508 Program Office
Washington, DC  20002
quentis.scott at gsa.gov<mailto:quentis.scott at gsa.gov>
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