ANCOR is re-sharing this announcement by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a reminder to those who have not commented yet to do so before the June 14, 2019 deadline. Please also remember to register – that is required before you can comment. Instructions to register are available here.
“The Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is inviting stakeholders to participate in their Section 14(c) National Online Dialogue to gather and consider perspectives on the present and future of disability employment, including the roles of subminimum wages and competitive integrated employment. ODEP asks you to share your ideas, individual stories, and personal experiences illustrating the impact of Section 14(c) on the employment of people with disabilities. […]
Three main topics within the dialogue are:
Use of Section 14(c) and observed trends
Experiences transitioning from the use of Section 14(c) certificates
Vision for the future of work and workplaces; the landscape over the next five to ten years
This online event is open to the general public. ODEP strongly encourages people with disabilities, their families, providers, disability organizations, employers, researchers, and other stakeholders who have experience with, or opinions about, Section 14(c) to share their perspectives and ideas for the future. INPUT IS DUE BY JUNE 14, 2019.”
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