[NFBWATLK] FW: Disability Download - April 2019

Tue Apr 30 22:53:34 UTC 2019

See item about the opportunity for Washingtonians from the U.S. Civil Rights commission linked below.

From: AAPD [mailto:communications at aapd.com]
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Subject: Disability Download - April 2019

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April 2019

AAPD Initiatives

National Disability Voter Registration Call<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=6e57ff30ce&e=c8c05cc45a>
On May 15th, AAPD will bring together local, state, and national leaders to discuss the disability vote and how to get folks registered. This is a call you don't want to miss for anyone interested in community organizing, voting, and political/civic engagement of people with disabilities. Please RSVP by May 13, 2019. The NDVRW Organization Call will take place on May 15, 2019 at 2pm EST.

NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=afa1b8eca2&e=c8c05cc45a>
Applications for the 2019 NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship are now open! College students with disabilities who are pursuing a career in media, communications, or entertainment are encouraged to apply. Thank you to Comcast NBCUniversal Impact for making these scholarships possible! Deadline to apply is June 6, 2019.

Ridesharing's accessibility struggles could have consequences for AVs<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=01ce069cf4&e=c8c05cc45a>
AAPD's Technology Policy Consultant, Henry Claypool, writes an article on the accessibility of ride sharing companies.

NCIL to Launch Campaign Skills Webinar Series<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=babf319277&e=c8c05cc45a>
With the financial support of the AAPD Paul G. Hearne Emerging Leader Award, NCIL is developing a series of accessible online campaign training workshops to be held in late spring and early summer of 2019.

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Disability Issues and Advocacy
AAPD’s advocacy aims to improve the lives of people with disabilities by increasing their political and economic power. Learn more about where we focus our policies, principles, and practices through this site: https://www.aapd.com/advocacy/<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=3b32728e30&e=c8c05cc45a>.

Get Involved

Webinar -  Disability Civil Rights: The Basics<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=42a335093b&e=c8c05cc45a>
Paralyzed Veterans of America invites you to attend a webinar on May 2nd at 2 pm Eastern on the civil rights laws that provide access to housing, air travel, public accommodations, and government services for people with disabilities. This webinar will provide a broad overview of the multiple federal laws that protect the rights of Americans with Disabilities - from the Architectural Barriers Act to the ADA - and is intended for audience members seeking a basic understanding of these laws, including what to do if you encounter discrimination prohibited by them.

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights State Advisory Committees Accepting Applications<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=95740d6341&e=c8c05cc45a>
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has an exciting opportunity for residents of Kentucky, Oregon, South Carolina, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Maryland, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming to join their respective State Advisory Committee (SAC). SAC members assist the Commission with its fact-finding, investigative, and information dissemination functions. A fact sheet can be found here<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=39b0655476&e=c8c05cc45a>.

Tell Us About Your Voting Experiences
Have you experienced access barriers as a voter with a disability in previous elections? NCIL is working with the Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs to learn more about voters with disabilities' experience with voting, particularly any access barriers they have encountered that have made it difficult or impossible to cast a ballot. If you have experienced a challenge or a barrier while voting, please contact Disability Vote Organizer Sarah Blahovec at sarah at ncil.org or 202-207-0334 extension 1103 to share your story.

GettingHired.com Online Career Expo - May 2019<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=6fd3aec708&e=c8c05cc45a>
Job seekers with disabilities are exclusively invited to connect directly with GettingHired's employer partner companies, who are actively hiring talented individuals with disabilities. The Getting Hired Online Career Expo will be held on May 2, 2019 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm Eastern.
  M-Enabling Summit 2019<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=12bda7ac64&e=c8c05cc45a>
Registration is now open for the M-Enabling Summit, the leading conference and showcase promoting accessible technology and environments for seniors and people with disabilities. The M-Enabling Summit will be held on June 17-19, 2019 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, in Washington, D.C.

Resources
Designing the Future of Transportation for People with Disabilities<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=96fa82af7b&e=c8c05cc45a>
A report that promotes accessibility for automated vehicles. Fully automated vehicles, when they begin to be deployed in significant numbers, will offer the potential to usher in enormous positive changes. For individuals who cannot legally obtain a driver's license, fully automated “driverless” vehicles offer the opportunity to become more mobile and independent.

Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics - 2018<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=66ea6c7822&e=c8c05cc45a>
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the "Persons with a Disability: Labor Force Characteristics - 2018 report. The data on persons with a disability are collected as part of the Current Population Survey (CPS), a monthly sample survey of about 60,000 households that provides statistics on employment and unemployment in the United States.

Changing How The World Sees Disability One Photo At A Time<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=9e546c90da&e=c8c05cc45a>
Verizon, Getty Images, and the National Disability Leadership Alliance have partnered to create The Disability Collection<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=5b8242397a&e=c8c05cc45a>, a growing collection of stock images that break stereotypes and authentically portray people with disabilities in everyday life.

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News and Op Eds
Real Equity Means Including People With Disabilities in Philanthropy<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=7cf7fbffca&e=c8c05cc45a>
The Ford Foundation makes a commitment to full inclusion of people with disabilities in their work. They have created a Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy, and also have joined with 13 other foundation executives to champion inclusion of people with disabilities in their own institutions and within all of philanthropy.

Settlement Agreement for Individuals with Visual Disabilities who have taken a Certified Financial Accountant (CPA)<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=b221e1233e&e=c8c05cc45a>
There has been a settlement agreement reached with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) regarding accommodations for individuals with visual disabilities who have taken or will take the exam required to become a Certified Financial Accountant (CPA).

Why Hiring People With Disabilities Is Good for Business<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=49735bd8c9&e=c8c05cc45a>
Inclusive hiring isn't just great for morale and diversity; it can actually help your business perform better. There has been a significant increase in conversation and activism concerning fair representation and opportunity for people with disabilities in the workforce.

Senators Casey's and Brown's letter on President Trump's Budget <https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=773d017c36&e=c8c05cc45a>
Senators Casey and Brown have sent a letter to the Acting White House Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Mick Mulvaney. The letter calls for a restoration of funds in the President’s budget to scores of disability programs.

Trump’s Budget Is Full of Cuts Aimed at People With Disabilities<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=050a2d94c8&e=c8c05cc45a>
Former Governor and Secretary of Homeland Security, Tom Ridge, writes an Opinion Editorial for The New York Times discussing President Trump’s proposed budget cuts that will affect individuals with disabilities.

Six months after Hurricane Michael, a housing crisis for survivors with disabilities<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=dec2cc4bfa&e=c8c05cc45a>
Six months after Hurricane Michael, many living near the coast still feel truly forgotten. This article shares the barriers that people with disabilities face after a natural disaster.

It’s Time to Help States Build Capacity to Provide Competitive Employment for All People with Disabilities<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=330b2f636e&e=c8c05cc45a>
This article is written by David Mank, a professor at Indiana University and past chair of the Advisory Committee for Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities established by Congress in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. Monk states, "During my tenure, I have seen thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities become successfully employed and economically self-sufficient.  We know how to do this. Unfortunately, as a nation, I believe we have failed to invest sufficient resources to disseminate the information and to transform systems so that the majority of people with disabilities now successfully exiting high school and postsecondary programs can get well-paying jobs alongside their peers without disabilities."

Together with Disability Advocates and Getty Images, Verizon Showcases Inaugural Disability Collection Photos<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=afa1f6e4a4&e=c8c05cc45a>
For the first time, The Disability Collection's inaugural images - now totaling over 350 with hundreds more in curation - were unveiled and are being showcased at the Verizon Technology and Policy Center in Washington, D.C.

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AAPD Career Center
Resource for Job Seekers with Disabilities

The AAPD Career Center (jobs.aapd.com<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=d732a5e634&e=c8c05cc45a>) is a premier source for people with disabilities to search for and land professional careers with leading employers. The AAPD Career Center attracts leading companies and universities to find qualified and diverse candidates. The new AAPD Career Center makes it easier than ever to find the right opportunities for you - get started today by uploading your resume and browsing recent listings.

Job Openings

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ACAP
Program Associate<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=21a41eeac3&e=c8c05cc45a>

Access Living
Director of Independent Living Service<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=1f6a893255&e=c8c05cc45a>

ACLU
Immigration Campaigns Manager [NPAD-09], National Political Advocacy Department, DC<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=167a7a3477&e=c8c05cc45a>

Bay Area Legal Aid
Disability Rights Staff Attorney<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=b8dfc7cd87&e=c8c05cc45a> - Alameda County

Bender Consulting
Business Analyst<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=3322e7c8da&e=c8c05cc45a> - Pittsburgh, PA
Human Resources Analyst<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=fe18cf04d0&e=c8c05cc45a>, Pittsburgh, PA
Federal Employment Opportunities<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=8f5ff6bfa6&e=c8c05cc45a>, DC Metro/MD area

Bend the Arc
Senior National Organizer<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=593a46d0b9&e=c8c05cc45a>
Bay Area Organizer<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=194b009f58&e=c8c05cc45a>

Center for American Progress
Special Assistant, Immigration Policy<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=969846c3ff&e=c8c05cc45a>

The Center for Public Representation
Public Policy Associate<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=b5405fae09&e=c8c05cc45a>

Discovery Communications
Digital Platform Manager<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=e0355db79f&e=c8c05cc45a>

Families USA
Director of Medicaid Initiatives<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=1ec51e7978&e=c8c05cc45a>
Director of Talent and Happiness<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=2fab22ac41&e=c8c05cc45a>

The National Partnership for Women & Families
Vice President for Economic Justice<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=6e6324ee02&e=c8c05cc45a>

ONE Archives Foundation
Director of Development<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=e8bc4ef1ca&e=c8c05cc45a>

The Public Interest Network
Legislative Director<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=ec5fab6847&e=c8c05cc45a>

SRAlab Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research
Post-doctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Health Services and Outcomes Research<https://aapd.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=08dab5cd58ad9250c3f56519f&id=f0d881c64a&e=c8c05cc45a>

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