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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
"America's People, America´s Talent... America's Strength!" will be the official 2008 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Disability History Timeline
Number of State Employees with Disabilities
"Talk" - Disability Rights Commission video (flash)
ICED Employee Member Nomination
Currently, there is a vacancy in one of the employee member positions. We ask that you consider nominating an employee with following criteria for this position. State Employee with a Disability
Employed in Agency under the Governor’s Jurisdiction
Advocate for Disability-related Issues
Knowledgeable about Disabilities
Able to Actively Participate in ICED Meetings and Activities
Able to Work Cooperatively with Others
Knowledgeable about State Government
Please complete a nomination form if you or someone you know would make a valuable addition to ICED.
Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities:
Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment
A comprehensive report created by the National Council on Disability.
Report in HTML format
Report in PDF format
ADA Distance Learning Opportunities
The Bureau of Accessibility and Safety Systems (BASS) and Illinois ADA Project are inviting interested persons to attend a training session concerning issues on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Final Report on Best Practices
For the Employment of People with Disabilities
In State Government
This report highlights best practices of nine states that promote the hiring, retention, and advancement of individuals with disabilities in state government jobs.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is issuing this report as part of the agency's efforts in support a comprehensive strategy
for the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of America's social and economic life.
Employment Resources:
In a continuing effort to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, the ICED has added the Employment Resources section to this website. This section provides
publications, training materials and resources for employees and employers in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, and to facilitate the use of effective strategies.
Interagency Committee on Employees with
Disabilities
The Interagency Committee on Employees with
Disabilities (ICED) was created by statute to
address the needs of state employees with
Disabilities. Co-chaired by the Department of
Human Rights and the Departments of Human
Services, the Committee has five agency members
and four employee members appointed by the
Governor. The five statutory agency members
are the Departments of Human Rights, Human
Services, Central Management Services, Veterans
Affairs, and the Civil Service Commission. In
addition, ICED has the following standing
committee members: the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Commission, U of I Division of Specialized
Care for Children, the Department of
Transportation, and the Department of Children
and Family Services.
The Committee serves as a resource to state
agencies on disability matters and state
employees on issues of concern. The Committee's
monthly meetings are open to the public.
For information about scheduled meetings or
upcoming events, an individual can call, write, or
e-mail the Committee.
The Committee can be reached through the Department of Human Rights, at 222 S. College,
Room 101(A), Springfield, Illinois, 62704, or by calling (217) 785-5119 (Voice), or (217)
785-5125 (TTY). E-mail messages can be sent to the Department of Human Rights’ E-mail
address: Susan.Allen@illinois.gov.
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