[Perform-Talk] FW: ODEP News Brief - December 8, 2017

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Subject: ODEP News Brief - December 8, 2017

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December 8, 2017

Careers in the Arts Dialogue Starts Today Through December 15

Today through December 15, you're invited to participate in an ePolicyWorks
online dialogue hosted by ODEP and the National Endowment for the Arts. This
dialogue will gather valuable input on ways to foster the inclusion of
people with disabilities in the arts. Feedback from this dialogue will
inform NEA's effort to create a comprehensive toolkit to help students and
job seekers with disabilities thrive in careers in the arts. Please join
this crowdsourcing event to submit your ideas, votes, and comments on the
strategies, challenges, and solutions that will help create better
employment opportunities.

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ODEP Publishes #ApprenticeshipWorks Guides

Apprenticeship is a growing strategy for connecting more workers with the
skills they need to get jobs. ODEP's efforts in apprenticeship promote
inclusive program models that fulfill employer needs by attracting a diverse
array of candidates, including people with disabilities. ODEP released its
#ApprenticeshipWorks Guides for Youth, Educators/Service Providers, and
Business which introduce each stakeholder group to the benefits and
opportunities of inclusive apprenticeship. ODEP published a blog about
apprenticeships and disability, titled "Apprenticeship and the American
Dream." The blog examines the many advantages of apprenticeships in today's
economy for both employers and employees, including individuals with
disabilities.

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"Apprenticeship and the American Dream" blog 

Two New Posts from the Ask JAN Blog

The Job Accommodation Network has posted two new blogs. In a piece titled
"Breaking the Mold with Workplace Accommodations," Brittany Lambert,
Consultant on the JAN Sensory and Cognitive/Neurological Teams, discusses
the topic of accommodating employees with mold allergies. In "Observations
from the 2017 Harkin Summit," Lou Orslene, JAN Co-Director, reflects on his
attendance at the Harkin Summit on Global Disability Employment, held
November 2-3, 2017. The Summit brought together employers, nonprofit
organizations, foundations, and others to focus on the employment of people
with disabilities.

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JAN Releases Latest "Consultants' Corner" on Disability Awareness Training

Through the Job Accommodation Network's "Consultants' Corner," JAN
consultants provide advice and guidance on important issues related to
accommodations in the workplace. In the latest feature, Melanie Whetzel,
Lead Consultant on the JAN Cognitive/Neurological Team, highlights the
situations that may arise with co-workers when an employee receives an
accommodation. Since employers cannot disclose disability-related
information about an employee to others, sometimes misunderstandings can
occur when someone appears to be receiving "special" treatment. Whetzel
presents several solutions, including providing disability awareness
training to all employees and informing them of their right to
accommodations should they need them.

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New ODEP Policies in Practice Profile - John Winfrey

John Winfrey is a Senior Technical Account Manager and Cloud Service
Delivery Manager at Microsoft. John, who is legally blind, leads a team that
supports government sector clients. He is also a Section 508 coordinator,
helping ensure that Microsoft products are accessible to everyone. At work,
he uses magnification software and large screen monitors as accommodations.
In his spare time, John is a volunteer with the Knights of Columbus, and
enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

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