WIOA/ Workforce Development
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) maintains a primary focus on assisting job seekers with and without disabilities in succeeding in the labor market, matching employers with skilled workers who benefit from education, skills training, and career services from the workforce development system. The LEAD Center is focused on highlighting the opportunities presented in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to build integrated cross-system collaborations that improve employment and economic outcomes for youth and adult job seekers with disabilities.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Summary Review of the DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, from a Disability Perspective
| February 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the NPRM implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from a disability perspective.
Promising Practices in Achieving Universal Access and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
| September 2015 | Tool/Manual
United States Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has developed this Reference Guide to assist AJCs by providing promising practices that correlate with specific nondiscrimination requirements in Section 188 and the current Section 188 regulations.
One Size Does Not Fit All: A New Look at the Labor Force Participation of People with Disabilities
September 2015 | Report/Brief
American Institutes for Research
A just-released brief from the American Institutes for Research casts new light on a perennial problem: the one-third of people with disabilities who haven’t sought work or stopped trying to find it.
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| July 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The development of financial capability strategies are critical for sustaining financial security. This paper describes some of the replicable models that AJCs have established to provide financial capability services.
Summary Description from a Disability Perspective - Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Workforce Development Activities) Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
This policy brief outlines, from the disability perspective, key provisions of two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), i.e., those provisions in title I of WIOA pertaining to...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs
April 2015 | Report/Brief
AbilityPath
Whether you have a middle schooler (11–14), a high schooler (14–18), or even a young adult (18–26), this is a tool for you to use as you begin planning your child’s transition into adulthood.
What Every Employer Needs to Know: Key Success Factors for Hiring People with Disabilities
March 2015 | Report/Brief
The Hartford
In this March 2015 report, disability experts announce research that found 80 percent of people with disabilities achieved their career goals at an acceptable level or higher when they had individualized support from employers.
Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
February 2015 | Tool/Manual
White House Domestic Policy Council
This resource guide identifies relevant federal and federally funded resources for employers looking to recruit, hire, retain, and promote people with disabilities.
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American Corporation
| December 2014 | Presentation
LEAD Center
ODEP and the LEAD Center studied best practices at a large, successful U.S. corporation to learn about and document effective retention and return-to-work policies and practices.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: Lessons Learned from Employers
August 27, 2014
Disability management and prevention is an important component in retaining talented employees and reducing turnover costs. In 2013, the LEAD Center studied a large successful U.S.
CILs and AJCs: Strategic Partnerships that Lead to Better Employment and Economic Advancement Outcomes
September 24, 2014
A growing number of Centers for Independent Living are providing employment services to meet the needs of their customers and to improve the employment and economic advancement outcomes of individuals with disabilities.
Creating an Inclusive Workforce System: Implementing WIOA Section 188’s Equal Opportunity Provisions
January 20, 2016
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) prohibits discrimination against people who apply to, participate in, work for, or come into contact with programs and activities of the workforce development system.
Disability, Employment & Lane v. Brown
October 22, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the United States entered into a proposed settlement agreement with the State of Oregon to vindicate the civil rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are unnecessarily segregated in
Financial Literacy and the Workforce Development System: Resources and Implementation Strategies
April 28, 2016
April is Financial Capability month.
Implementing the WIOA Final Rule (Title I) from a Disability Perspective: What Workforce Professionals and Partners Need to Know
July 28, 2016
Join this webinar to learn about the provisions in Title I of the Final Rule that create opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.
Maintaining Employment Through Economic Advancement Strategies
March 26, 2014
This webinar, as part of our Employment mini-series, will provide information on strategies for enhancing employment stability and improving time on the job through the use of economic advancement strategies.
NAWDP Webinar: Improving Services for All Job Seekers by Improving Services to Customers with Disabilities
September 16, 2014
The new Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act places a greater emphasis on serving all job seekers – regardless of ability.
Section 188, the Nondiscrimination Provisions of WIOA - Part 4 of a 4-part Series on WIOA
September 24, 2015
Join this webinar to learn about best practices in Section 188 implementation and compliance.
Section 503: Connecting Job Seekers with Disabilities and Federal Contractors through the Workforce Development System
April 23, 2014
There are new challenges and opportunities for federal contractors as a result of requirements of the Section 503 final rule.
Policy Updates
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the U.S.
Judge Rules That Illinois State Employees Only Earn Minimum Wage Without Budget
July 31, 2015
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the state legislature are in the middle of a dispute over whether State employees can receive partial or full wage payments in the absence of a State budget created by the legislature and signed by the governor.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guide on Disability Non-Discrimination in Jobs Programs
July 31, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new guide to assist American Job Centers (AJCs) in serving people with disabilities.
WIOA Advisory Committee Meeting Held July 13-14
July 31, 2015
The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, held its fourth meeting on July 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C
Minnesota: Governor Pushes Funding for Job Program to Help People with Disabilities
June 30, 2015
Governor Mark Dayton is lobbying the state legislature for a reconciled budget to add a new $5 million allocation for a program that will help people with disabilities find jobs and assist people with mental illness with housing to avoid homelessn
Senator Grassley Introduces New Bill to Incentivize Medicaid Community-Based Options
June 30, 2015
Late last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, introduced a measure to provide financial incentives to states for increasing communitybased services for people with disabilities.
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Hosts Third Virtual Meeting
May 29, 2015
On May 11 and 12, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, which was created under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), held its third meeting since first conve
Kansas Researchers Provide Training, Monitor Progress on Competitive Integrated Employment Training in Rhode Island and Kansas
April 30, 2015
In 2014, the state of Rhode Island entered a consent decree with the U.S.
Minnesota Bill Aims to Expand Employment Services for People with Mental Illness
March 30, 2015
The Minnesota legislature is considering a bill that would allow more individuals with psychiatric disabilities and behavioral health issues to access Individual Placement and Support (IPS) emp
New Mathematica Policy Article on Long-Term Work Activity and Use of Employment Supports for Supplemental Security Income Recipients
March 30, 2015
Professional staff from the Mathematica Policy Research’s Center for Studying Disability Policy has published a new article in the Social Security Bulletin explor
LEAD On! Articles
News
U.S. Department of Justice Releases Further Clarification on How the ADA and Olmstead Apply to Employment Services and Settings
November 4, 2016
On October 31, the U.S. Department of Justice released guidance on how the Integration Mandate of Title II of the ADA and the Olmstead decision are to be applied to state and local governments’ employment service systems.
New from the LEAD Center: Summary Review of the Final Rules Implementing Titles I and IV of WIOA, from a Disability Perspective
July 8, 2016
The LEAD Center is pleased to make available to you two policy briefs to provide a summary description from a disability perspective on the Final Rules implementing Title I and Title IV of WIOA.
LEAD Center Reviews Unified WIOA State Plans: What We Learned
March 23, 2016
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans from California, Iowa, and North Carolina utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective and meaningful participation of youth and adults with
LEAD and DEI Partner to Discuss WIOA Section 188 Best Practices
March 9, 2016
The LEAD Center and Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) held a Peer Exchange to review and discuss Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
LEAD Presents at 2015 NAWDP Conference
May 18, 2015
Earlier this month, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, Elizabeth Jennings, presented at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals’ (NAWDP) 2015 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WIOA NPRMS Now Available
April 3, 2015
On April 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) issued five notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
ODEP and LEAD Center’s Latest Report Highlights Employee Retention and Return-to-Work Best Practices
December 1, 2014
In December 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the LEAD Center released the report, “Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1, 2014
This month, numerous organizations, agencies and individuals all across the country are joining together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Advisory Committee to Increase Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Announced by US Labor Department
September 22, 2014
Nominations for individuals to serve on the committee due by Tuesday, Oct. 14.
U.S. DOL ETA to Host WIOA Stakeholder Consultation Webinars for Services to Individuals with Disabilities on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2
August 22, 2014
ETA is inviting state and local workforce leaders and practitioners, workforce system partners, customer and other stakeholders to participate in upcoming webinars to provide input on the implementation of the recently passed Workforce Innovation...
Blogs
Workplace Accommodations Are an Integral Part of Disability Inclusion
October 26, 2016
Inclusion works, and at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), we can tell you – with research to back it up – that the benefits employers receive from implementing effective workplace accommodations far outweigh the low cost.
In The Know: Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work
September 2, 2016
As workers age, they may acquire disabilities, so corporations would be wise to think about cost-effective ways of providing workplace accommodations. What best practices can companies put in place to address the needs of all employees while staying...
In The Know: "Work Capability and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis"
August 3, 2016
Do you have multiple sclerosis (MS)? Do you wonder how fatigue and other symptoms of MS will affect your ability to work, as well as the quality of your life?
In The Know: Veterans.gov
July 5, 2016
Beyond simply thanking our veterans for their service, it is our duty to actively help them succeed as members of society. Seeking to meet this need, the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service created Veterans.gov.
In The Know: "Work Early, Work Often"
June 16, 2016
The sooner that we can provide young adults with exposure to the working world, the better. This is particularly true for young adults with disabilities.
Working with a Mental Illness: Is It Possible for You?
May 19, 2016
Do you have a mental illness? Are you interested in working? Are you already working but need some help on the job? There are a lot of resources available to help you.
In The Know: Do Ask, Do Tell
April 29, 2016
How can companies encourage employees with disabilities to self-identify? And why is this important?
Show Support for Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Promoting Fair Wages
April 12, 2016
For many, one of the most important parts of the transition to adulthood is finding meaningful employment. However, people on the autism spectrum still face immense barriers to finding good jobs in their communities.
In The Know: Workplace Accommodations – Low Cost, High Impact
March 8, 2016
Employers are often concerned with the costs of providing workplace accommodations. However, a study by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) found that such accommodations are low cost and have a big impact.
In the Know: Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
January 14, 2016
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Summary Review of the DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, from a Disability Perspective
| February 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the NPRM implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from a disability perspective.
Promising Practices in Achieving Universal Access and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
| September 2015 | Tool/Manual
United States Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has developed this Reference Guide to assist AJCs by providing promising practices that correlate with specific nondiscrimination requirements in Section 188 and the current Section 188 regulations.
One Size Does Not Fit All: A New Look at the Labor Force Participation of People with Disabilities
September 2015 | Report/Brief
American Institutes for Research
A just-released brief from the American Institutes for Research casts new light on a perennial problem: the one-third of people with disabilities who haven’t sought work or stopped trying to find it.
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| July 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The development of financial capability strategies are critical for sustaining financial security. This paper describes some of the replicable models that AJCs have established to provide financial capability services.
Summary Description from a Disability Perspective - Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Workforce Development Activities) Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
This policy brief outlines, from the disability perspective, key provisions of two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), i.e., those provisions in title I of WIOA pertaining to...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs
April 2015 | Report/Brief
AbilityPath
Whether you have a middle schooler (11–14), a high schooler (14–18), or even a young adult (18–26), this is a tool for you to use as you begin planning your child’s transition into adulthood.
What Every Employer Needs to Know: Key Success Factors for Hiring People with Disabilities
March 2015 | Report/Brief
The Hartford
In this March 2015 report, disability experts announce research that found 80 percent of people with disabilities achieved their career goals at an acceptable level or higher when they had individualized support from employers.
Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
February 2015 | Tool/Manual
White House Domestic Policy Council
This resource guide identifies relevant federal and federally funded resources for employers looking to recruit, hire, retain, and promote people with disabilities.
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American Corporation
| December 2014 | Presentation
LEAD Center
ODEP and the LEAD Center studied best practices at a large, successful U.S. corporation to learn about and document effective retention and return-to-work policies and practices.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: Lessons Learned from Employers
August 27, 2014
Disability management and prevention is an important component in retaining talented employees and reducing turnover costs. In 2013, the LEAD Center studied a large successful U.S.
CILs and AJCs: Strategic Partnerships that Lead to Better Employment and Economic Advancement Outcomes
September 24, 2014
A growing number of Centers for Independent Living are providing employment services to meet the needs of their customers and to improve the employment and economic advancement outcomes of individuals with disabilities.
Creating an Inclusive Workforce System: Implementing WIOA Section 188’s Equal Opportunity Provisions
January 20, 2016
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) prohibits discrimination against people who apply to, participate in, work for, or come into contact with programs and activities of the workforce development system.
Disability, Employment & Lane v. Brown
October 22, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the United States entered into a proposed settlement agreement with the State of Oregon to vindicate the civil rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are unnecessarily segregated in
Financial Literacy and the Workforce Development System: Resources and Implementation Strategies
April 28, 2016
April is Financial Capability month.
Implementing the WIOA Final Rule (Title I) from a Disability Perspective: What Workforce Professionals and Partners Need to Know
July 28, 2016
Join this webinar to learn about the provisions in Title I of the Final Rule that create opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.
Maintaining Employment Through Economic Advancement Strategies
March 26, 2014
This webinar, as part of our Employment mini-series, will provide information on strategies for enhancing employment stability and improving time on the job through the use of economic advancement strategies.
NAWDP Webinar: Improving Services for All Job Seekers by Improving Services to Customers with Disabilities
September 16, 2014
The new Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act places a greater emphasis on serving all job seekers – regardless of ability.
Section 188, the Nondiscrimination Provisions of WIOA - Part 4 of a 4-part Series on WIOA
September 24, 2015
Join this webinar to learn about best practices in Section 188 implementation and compliance.
Section 503: Connecting Job Seekers with Disabilities and Federal Contractors through the Workforce Development System
April 23, 2014
There are new challenges and opportunities for federal contractors as a result of requirements of the Section 503 final rule.
Policy Updates
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the U.S.
Judge Rules That Illinois State Employees Only Earn Minimum Wage Without Budget
July 31, 2015
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the state legislature are in the middle of a dispute over whether State employees can receive partial or full wage payments in the absence of a State budget created by the legislature and signed by the governor.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guide on Disability Non-Discrimination in Jobs Programs
July 31, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new guide to assist American Job Centers (AJCs) in serving people with disabilities.
WIOA Advisory Committee Meeting Held July 13-14
July 31, 2015
The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, held its fourth meeting on July 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C
Minnesota: Governor Pushes Funding for Job Program to Help People with Disabilities
June 30, 2015
Governor Mark Dayton is lobbying the state legislature for a reconciled budget to add a new $5 million allocation for a program that will help people with disabilities find jobs and assist people with mental illness with housing to avoid homelessn
Senator Grassley Introduces New Bill to Incentivize Medicaid Community-Based Options
June 30, 2015
Late last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, introduced a measure to provide financial incentives to states for increasing communitybased services for people with disabilities.
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Hosts Third Virtual Meeting
May 29, 2015
On May 11 and 12, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, which was created under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), held its third meeting since first conve
Kansas Researchers Provide Training, Monitor Progress on Competitive Integrated Employment Training in Rhode Island and Kansas
April 30, 2015
In 2014, the state of Rhode Island entered a consent decree with the U.S.
Minnesota Bill Aims to Expand Employment Services for People with Mental Illness
March 30, 2015
The Minnesota legislature is considering a bill that would allow more individuals with psychiatric disabilities and behavioral health issues to access Individual Placement and Support (IPS) emp
New Mathematica Policy Article on Long-Term Work Activity and Use of Employment Supports for Supplemental Security Income Recipients
March 30, 2015
Professional staff from the Mathematica Policy Research’s Center for Studying Disability Policy has published a new article in the Social Security Bulletin explor
LEAD On! Articles
News
U.S. Department of Justice Releases Further Clarification on How the ADA and Olmstead Apply to Employment Services and Settings
November 4, 2016
On October 31, the U.S. Department of Justice released guidance on how the Integration Mandate of Title II of the ADA and the Olmstead decision are to be applied to state and local governments’ employment service systems.
New from the LEAD Center: Summary Review of the Final Rules Implementing Titles I and IV of WIOA, from a Disability Perspective
July 8, 2016
The LEAD Center is pleased to make available to you two policy briefs to provide a summary description from a disability perspective on the Final Rules implementing Title I and Title IV of WIOA.
LEAD Center Reviews Unified WIOA State Plans: What We Learned
March 23, 2016
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans from California, Iowa, and North Carolina utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective and meaningful participation of youth and adults with
LEAD and DEI Partner to Discuss WIOA Section 188 Best Practices
March 9, 2016
The LEAD Center and Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) held a Peer Exchange to review and discuss Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
LEAD Presents at 2015 NAWDP Conference
May 18, 2015
Earlier this month, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, Elizabeth Jennings, presented at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals’ (NAWDP) 2015 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WIOA NPRMS Now Available
April 3, 2015
On April 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) issued five notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
ODEP and LEAD Center’s Latest Report Highlights Employee Retention and Return-to-Work Best Practices
December 1, 2014
In December 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the LEAD Center released the report, “Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1, 2014
This month, numerous organizations, agencies and individuals all across the country are joining together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Advisory Committee to Increase Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Announced by US Labor Department
September 22, 2014
Nominations for individuals to serve on the committee due by Tuesday, Oct. 14.
U.S. DOL ETA to Host WIOA Stakeholder Consultation Webinars for Services to Individuals with Disabilities on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2
August 22, 2014
ETA is inviting state and local workforce leaders and practitioners, workforce system partners, customer and other stakeholders to participate in upcoming webinars to provide input on the implementation of the recently passed Workforce Innovation...
Blogs
Workplace Accommodations Are an Integral Part of Disability Inclusion
October 26, 2016
Inclusion works, and at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), we can tell you – with research to back it up – that the benefits employers receive from implementing effective workplace accommodations far outweigh the low cost.
In The Know: Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work
September 2, 2016
As workers age, they may acquire disabilities, so corporations would be wise to think about cost-effective ways of providing workplace accommodations. What best practices can companies put in place to address the needs of all employees while staying...
In The Know: "Work Capability and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis"
August 3, 2016
Do you have multiple sclerosis (MS)? Do you wonder how fatigue and other symptoms of MS will affect your ability to work, as well as the quality of your life?
In The Know: Veterans.gov
July 5, 2016
Beyond simply thanking our veterans for their service, it is our duty to actively help them succeed as members of society. Seeking to meet this need, the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service created Veterans.gov.
In The Know: "Work Early, Work Often"
June 16, 2016
The sooner that we can provide young adults with exposure to the working world, the better. This is particularly true for young adults with disabilities.
Working with a Mental Illness: Is It Possible for You?
May 19, 2016
Do you have a mental illness? Are you interested in working? Are you already working but need some help on the job? There are a lot of resources available to help you.
In The Know: Do Ask, Do Tell
April 29, 2016
How can companies encourage employees with disabilities to self-identify? And why is this important?
Show Support for Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Promoting Fair Wages
April 12, 2016
For many, one of the most important parts of the transition to adulthood is finding meaningful employment. However, people on the autism spectrum still face immense barriers to finding good jobs in their communities.
In The Know: Workplace Accommodations – Low Cost, High Impact
March 8, 2016
Employers are often concerned with the costs of providing workplace accommodations. However, a study by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) found that such accommodations are low cost and have a big impact.
In the Know: Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
January 14, 2016
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: Summary Review of the DOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, from a Disability Perspective
| February 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the NPRM implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from a disability perspective.
Promising Practices in Achieving Universal Access and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
| September 2015 | Tool/Manual
United States Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor has developed this Reference Guide to assist AJCs by providing promising practices that correlate with specific nondiscrimination requirements in Section 188 and the current Section 188 regulations.
One Size Does Not Fit All: A New Look at the Labor Force Participation of People with Disabilities
September 2015 | Report/Brief
American Institutes for Research
A just-released brief from the American Institutes for Research casts new light on a perennial problem: the one-third of people with disabilities who haven’t sought work or stopped trying to find it.
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| July 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The development of financial capability strategies are critical for sustaining financial security. This paper describes some of the replicable models that AJCs have established to provide financial capability services.
Summary Description from a Disability Perspective - Title I of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Workforce Development Activities) Notices of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
This policy brief outlines, from the disability perspective, key provisions of two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) pertaining to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), i.e., those provisions in title I of WIOA pertaining to...
Summary Description of Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (State Vocational Rehabilitation Program) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
| April 2015 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
The purpose of this policy brief is to provide a summary of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Title IV of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
The Journey to Life After High School: A Road Map for Parents of Children with Special Needs
April 2015 | Report/Brief
AbilityPath
Whether you have a middle schooler (11–14), a high schooler (14–18), or even a young adult (18–26), this is a tool for you to use as you begin planning your child’s transition into adulthood.
What Every Employer Needs to Know: Key Success Factors for Hiring People with Disabilities
March 2015 | Report/Brief
The Hartford
In this March 2015 report, disability experts announce research that found 80 percent of people with disabilities achieved their career goals at an acceptable level or higher when they had individualized support from employers.
Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Employers
February 2015 | Tool/Manual
White House Domestic Policy Council
This resource guide identifies relevant federal and federally funded resources for employers looking to recruit, hire, retain, and promote people with disabilities.
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American Corporation
| December 2014 | Presentation
LEAD Center
ODEP and the LEAD Center studied best practices at a large, successful U.S. corporation to learn about and document effective retention and return-to-work policies and practices.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: Lessons Learned from Employers
August 27, 2014
Disability management and prevention is an important component in retaining talented employees and reducing turnover costs. In 2013, the LEAD Center studied a large successful U.S.
CILs and AJCs: Strategic Partnerships that Lead to Better Employment and Economic Advancement Outcomes
September 24, 2014
A growing number of Centers for Independent Living are providing employment services to meet the needs of their customers and to improve the employment and economic advancement outcomes of individuals with disabilities.
Creating an Inclusive Workforce System: Implementing WIOA Section 188’s Equal Opportunity Provisions
January 20, 2016
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) prohibits discrimination against people who apply to, participate in, work for, or come into contact with programs and activities of the workforce development system.
Disability, Employment & Lane v. Brown
October 22, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the United States entered into a proposed settlement agreement with the State of Oregon to vindicate the civil rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are unnecessarily segregated in
Financial Literacy and the Workforce Development System: Resources and Implementation Strategies
April 28, 2016
April is Financial Capability month.
Implementing the WIOA Final Rule (Title I) from a Disability Perspective: What Workforce Professionals and Partners Need to Know
July 28, 2016
Join this webinar to learn about the provisions in Title I of the Final Rule that create opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities.
Maintaining Employment Through Economic Advancement Strategies
March 26, 2014
This webinar, as part of our Employment mini-series, will provide information on strategies for enhancing employment stability and improving time on the job through the use of economic advancement strategies.
NAWDP Webinar: Improving Services for All Job Seekers by Improving Services to Customers with Disabilities
September 16, 2014
The new Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act places a greater emphasis on serving all job seekers – regardless of ability.
Section 188, the Nondiscrimination Provisions of WIOA - Part 4 of a 4-part Series on WIOA
September 24, 2015
Join this webinar to learn about best practices in Section 188 implementation and compliance.
Section 503: Connecting Job Seekers with Disabilities and Federal Contractors through the Workforce Development System
April 23, 2014
There are new challenges and opportunities for federal contractors as a result of requirements of the Section 503 final rule.
Policy Updates
Oregon: Department of Justice’s Settlement Phases Out Sheltered Workshops and Provides Gains to Supported Employment in the State
September 25, 2015
On September 8, 2015, the U.S.
Judge Rules That Illinois State Employees Only Earn Minimum Wage Without Budget
July 31, 2015
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and the state legislature are in the middle of a dispute over whether State employees can receive partial or full wage payments in the absence of a State budget created by the legislature and signed by the governor.
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guide on Disability Non-Discrimination in Jobs Programs
July 31, 2015
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a new guide to assist American Job Centers (AJCs) in serving people with disabilities.
WIOA Advisory Committee Meeting Held July 13-14
July 31, 2015
The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) in 2014, held its fourth meeting on July 13-14, 2015 in Washington, D.C
Minnesota: Governor Pushes Funding for Job Program to Help People with Disabilities
June 30, 2015
Governor Mark Dayton is lobbying the state legislature for a reconciled budget to add a new $5 million allocation for a program that will help people with disabilities find jobs and assist people with mental illness with housing to avoid homelessn
Senator Grassley Introduces New Bill to Incentivize Medicaid Community-Based Options
June 30, 2015
Late last week, a bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, introduced a measure to provide financial incentives to states for increasing communitybased services for people with disabilities.
Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Hosts Third Virtual Meeting
May 29, 2015
On May 11 and 12, 2015, the Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, which was created under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), held its third meeting since first conve
Kansas Researchers Provide Training, Monitor Progress on Competitive Integrated Employment Training in Rhode Island and Kansas
April 30, 2015
In 2014, the state of Rhode Island entered a consent decree with the U.S.
Minnesota Bill Aims to Expand Employment Services for People with Mental Illness
March 30, 2015
The Minnesota legislature is considering a bill that would allow more individuals with psychiatric disabilities and behavioral health issues to access Individual Placement and Support (IPS) emp
New Mathematica Policy Article on Long-Term Work Activity and Use of Employment Supports for Supplemental Security Income Recipients
March 30, 2015
Professional staff from the Mathematica Policy Research’s Center for Studying Disability Policy has published a new article in the Social Security Bulletin explor
LEAD On! Articles
News
U.S. Department of Justice Releases Further Clarification on How the ADA and Olmstead Apply to Employment Services and Settings
November 4, 2016
On October 31, the U.S. Department of Justice released guidance on how the Integration Mandate of Title II of the ADA and the Olmstead decision are to be applied to state and local governments’ employment service systems.
New from the LEAD Center: Summary Review of the Final Rules Implementing Titles I and IV of WIOA, from a Disability Perspective
July 8, 2016
The LEAD Center is pleased to make available to you two policy briefs to provide a summary description from a disability perspective on the Final Rules implementing Title I and Title IV of WIOA.
LEAD Center Reviews Unified WIOA State Plans: What We Learned
March 23, 2016
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans from California, Iowa, and North Carolina utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance effective and meaningful participation of youth and adults with
LEAD and DEI Partner to Discuss WIOA Section 188 Best Practices
March 9, 2016
The LEAD Center and Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) held a Peer Exchange to review and discuss Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
LEAD Presents at 2015 NAWDP Conference
May 18, 2015
Earlier this month, LEAD Center Assistant Project Director, Elizabeth Jennings, presented at the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals’ (NAWDP) 2015 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WIOA NPRMS Now Available
April 3, 2015
On April 2, 2015, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) issued five notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
ODEP and LEAD Center’s Latest Report Highlights Employee Retention and Return-to-Work Best Practices
December 1, 2014
In December 2014, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the LEAD Center released the report, “Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work: An In-Depth Look Inside an Exemplary American...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1, 2014
This month, numerous organizations, agencies and individuals all across the country are joining together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
Advisory Committee to Increase Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Announced by US Labor Department
September 22, 2014
Nominations for individuals to serve on the committee due by Tuesday, Oct. 14.
U.S. DOL ETA to Host WIOA Stakeholder Consultation Webinars for Services to Individuals with Disabilities on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2
August 22, 2014
ETA is inviting state and local workforce leaders and practitioners, workforce system partners, customer and other stakeholders to participate in upcoming webinars to provide input on the implementation of the recently passed Workforce Innovation...
Blogs
Workplace Accommodations Are an Integral Part of Disability Inclusion
October 26, 2016
Inclusion works, and at the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), we can tell you – with research to back it up – that the benefits employers receive from implementing effective workplace accommodations far outweigh the low cost.
In The Know: Best Practices in Employee Retention and Return-to-Work
September 2, 2016
As workers age, they may acquire disabilities, so corporations would be wise to think about cost-effective ways of providing workplace accommodations. What best practices can companies put in place to address the needs of all employees while staying...
In The Know: "Work Capability and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis"
August 3, 2016
Do you have multiple sclerosis (MS)? Do you wonder how fatigue and other symptoms of MS will affect your ability to work, as well as the quality of your life?
In The Know: Veterans.gov
July 5, 2016
Beyond simply thanking our veterans for their service, it is our duty to actively help them succeed as members of society. Seeking to meet this need, the Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service created Veterans.gov.
In The Know: "Work Early, Work Often"
June 16, 2016
The sooner that we can provide young adults with exposure to the working world, the better. This is particularly true for young adults with disabilities.
Working with a Mental Illness: Is It Possible for You?
May 19, 2016
Do you have a mental illness? Are you interested in working? Are you already working but need some help on the job? There are a lot of resources available to help you.
In The Know: Do Ask, Do Tell
April 29, 2016
How can companies encourage employees with disabilities to self-identify? And why is this important?
Show Support for Adults on the Autism Spectrum by Promoting Fair Wages
April 12, 2016
For many, one of the most important parts of the transition to adulthood is finding meaningful employment. However, people on the autism spectrum still face immense barriers to finding good jobs in their communities.
In The Know: Workplace Accommodations – Low Cost, High Impact
March 8, 2016
Employers are often concerned with the costs of providing workplace accommodations. However, a study by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) found that such accommodations are low cost and have a big impact.
In the Know: Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN)
January 14, 2016
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...