Current Events
On this page you will see information pertaining to the following subjects: Federally Sponsored Events and Community Events.
Federally Sponsored Events
2013 Events
Federal OSDBU Directors Interagency Council Events:
April
National Council on Disability
April 22-23, 2013; and July 25-26, 2013
The Members of the National Council on Disability meet several times throughout the year to discuss agency priorities, policy trends, and other agency business. Pursuant to the Sunshine Act, meetings of official business of the National Council on Disability are open to the public, with the exception of executive sessions, which may be closed pursuant to the exemptions of the Sunshine Act.
People with disabilities and organizations that represent the interests of people with disabilities are always encouraged to attend these meetings. Those who plan to attend a meeting and require accommodations should notify NCD as soon as possible to allow time to make arrangements.
May
EEOC Executive Leadership Conference
May 14-16, 2013
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
100 Heron Blvd at Route 50, Cambridge, MD 21613
Developed by the EEOC, this Executive Leadership Conference (ELC) was created to meet the professional development needs of senior leaders in the EEO field. The ELC will address core leadership competency topics, specifically tailored for EEO Executives. This unique professional development opportunity will offer EEO leaders skills necessary to run a successful program. The conference program has been designed with your success as a leader in mind!
August
EEOC EXCEL Conference - Examining Conflicts in Employment Laws National Training Event
August 26- 29, 2013
Denver
EXCEL is the premier Federal training conference for EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys and ADR specialists. Sponsored by EEOC, this conference brings you training in topics from ADR to MD-715; a hearing prep track for attorneys is offered; refresher training for counselors and investigators is offered; and much, much more!
Community Events
2013 Events
Dialogue on Diversity Events for 2013
February
Washington DC Celebrates Black History Month
JAN Webcast: Current Events in Accommodation
February 12, 2013
Tune in and stay up-to-date on current events in job accommodation, including tough accommodation situations, tricky ADA issues, and technology challenges. JAN consultants will provide practical tips for handling these and other job accommodation issues.
March
DC Environmental Film Festival 2013 in Washington, DC
National Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 in Washington, DC
American Association of People with Disabilities: 2013 AAPD Awards Gala
JAN Webcast: Workplace Accommodations for Employees who Use Mobility Devices
March 12, 2013
The presenters will give an overview of how to accommodate individuals who use mobility devices, including accommodations for accessing the work site and work space; moving, carrying, and lifting items; maintaining balance; driving; and sitting, standing, and walking for long periods. Accommodation examples, available assistive technologies, and other products and equipment will be discussed.
April
April 9, 2013
April 25 & 26, 2013
The conference is part of Project Intersect: Addressing Health Disparities at the Intersection of Race, Ethnicity, and Disability. Project Intersect is based in the Institute on Development & Disability at Oregon Health & Science University.
May
The Leadership Conference's Annual Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award Dinner
National Asian Heritage Festival - Fiesta Asia 2012
JAN Webcast: Learn More About Accommodations for Executive Functioning
May 14, 2013
Spend an hour taking a look at the mental processes of managing time, making plans, multi-tasking, organizing, strategizing, and paying attention to and remembering details. This Webcast will discuss accommodations for individuals who have short-term memory loss due to learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), brain injuries, intellectual disabilities, and other cognitive impairments.
June
Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2012 - Washington, DC
June 11, 2013
This Webcast will focus on various models and strategies in the self-employment process -- emphasizing the importance of an individualized process that is both person-centered and attuned to the economic environment of local communities.
July
July 9, 2013
Join the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and JAN as representatives provide participants with the latest developments in the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the workplace, some practical tips for compliance, and answers to tough ADA questions.
August
August 13, 2013
Have a current event to submit? Contact CRLC@dot.gov. For all other EEO and DBE inquiries, please visit the DOT DOCR Website for more information on employee and public Civil Rights services.
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