To stay with our theme, today’s resources has been touted as one of the best sources for information on employment and re-entry for individuals who were previously incarcerated. H.I.R.E., the network’s membership program, has “over 7,000 members from all over the country who benefit from regular updates on practical information related to workforce development and… Click to read the full article
Resources: Disability Nondiscrimination Law Advisor (DNLA)
The DNLA was recently launched by the Department of Labor. It’s designed to help employers determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization. It also helps recipients of federal funding (just about everyone reading this) understand their responsibilities under these laws. Employees, job applicants and participants in programs that receive federal… Click to read the full article
Compendium on Disability Statistics
Have you ever searched for disability related statistics? Chances are you had to search several sources for the information you were seeking. No more!! The Annual Disability Compendium brings together disability statistics published by various federal agencies in one place. It focuses on state-level statistics covering a variety topics. Be sure to pass on the… Click to read the full article
Disability Resource – America’s Heroes at Work (Veterans)
I’ve been on a bit of a resource kick these days. This resource is geared toward veterans with disabilities. America’s Heroes at Work was developed by the U.S. Department of Labor and addresses the employment challenges of returning veterans living with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It’s designed for… Click to read the full article
Disability.gov Gets a Facelift!
The U.S. Department of Labor recently launched their redesigned website located at: http://www.disability.gov. The website was formerly known as disabilityinfo.gov. The new site has a multitude of resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. It’s also been updated with new social media tools, including a blog and a Twitter feed – in case any of… Click to read the full article
Special Education Resource – Wrightslaw
While the majority of our posts are on work and disability issues, I thought it would be helpful to share a few resources specific to youth with disabilities. I’ve worked with many families and agencies who often have difficulty navigating the special education system. The reasons are vast, but one thing that’s become very apparent… Click to read the full article