News & Events
The Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy's (ODEP) recently announced its new PITCH Campaign - Proving Individuals with Talent Can Help. The campaign's spokesman, Jim Abbott, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Along with ODEP, Jim is helping to spread the word about the value that people with disabilities can bring to the workplace. Learn more about PITCH, and get answers to your questions about hiring people with disabilities and how parents can help put their children on the path to future employment.
Innovative Employer Caregiving Programs
This broadcast will take place September 17, 2008 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Employers looking to expand or create services and programs to support employed caregivers, caregivers working full or part-time and caring for a loved one and organizations providing caregiver services are all encouraged to participate. Register to watch this broadcast online.
5th National Organizational Change Forum
This conference will take place September 24-25, 2008 in Kansas City, MO. Come find out more about systems change, customized employment and community based services and supports. Document is in .pdf format.
USBLN Annual Conference & Career Fair
This year's U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN) conference will take place October 5-8, 2008 in Portland, OR. The theme is "Expanding Inclusion: The Business Strategy."
Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Annual Conference
This conference will take place October 27-29, 2008 in Burlingame, CA. The theme is "Discovering Disability As Diversity." Higher education professionals (disability services and career services), employers, human resource managers and service providers that assist people with disabilities are all encouraged to attend.
27th Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference
Registration is now open for this year's conference which will take place from December 10-12, 2008 in Bethesda, MD. Perspectives offers a unique opportunity to learn about recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified federal employees with disabilities.
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a new online resource, America's Heroes at Work, designed to equip employers and the workforce development system with the tools they need to help returning service members affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) succeed in the workplace.
The State of 21st Century Financial Incentives for Americans with Disabilities
This report, released on August 11, 2008 by the National Council on Disabilities (NCD), describes financial incentives affecting people with disabilities and presents research findings in key areas such as education and health care. The report also suggests several strategies for securing meaningful employment, career advancement and benefits needed for daily living and accommodations. The complete report can be downloaded in .pdf format.
Discover the World of Custom Made Ergonomic Seating
Learn about importance of ergonomic seating and compare other types of office chairs to custom made ergonomic seating. For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center website.
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) for College Students with Disabilities
Learn about WRP, a nationwide program that includes nearly 1,769 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels who help employers fill both short and long term staffing needs. For more information on the TARGET Discovery Series and TARGET Web Connect, visit the TARGET Center Web site.
