This  information is from the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED). 

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A One-Stop Location for State Agency Resources on Disability Employment

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and the State Exchange on Employment & Disability (SEED), both funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), partnered to develop three robust resource pages for State Government staff, providing tangible ways for state agencies to increase and support employment of people with disabilities.

Visit EARN’s State Government Employment section to learn more:

1. “Quick Links”

User-friendly resources for all state staff that include quick, ready-to-implement strategies to recruit, hire, retain, and advance state government employees with disabilities.

2. Five Core ‘State As a Model Employer’ Strategies

Comprehensive State as a Model Employer (SAME) resources and strategies to support a state government workforce infrastructure that is inclusive of employees with disabilities.

3. State Agency Strategies for Employer Engagement 

Resources for state staff which directly engage with state hiring managers and/or other employers to support people with disabilities to find employment.

EARN and SEED also partnered to create the Business Benefit factsheet, which offers state government staff return-on-investment data related to the positive impacts of hiring people with disabilities. This is an excellent user-friendly handout that can be printed for state agency offices, provided during trainings, and shared electronically.

Connect with EARN and stay up to date with the most current disability employment resources.

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ODEP News Brief

September 26, 2024

Make Your AI Hiring Tools Inclusive and Accessible

If your business uses or plans to use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled hiring tools, we have a new resource for you: the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework. Just released by our Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT) initiative, the framework helps employers use AI tools more inclusively and reduce risks of unintentional forms of discrimination when hiring workers with disabilities. We know that while AI can potentially improve opportunities for workers, these same technologies—depending on how they are designed and deployed—can also introduce bias and accessibility concerns for disabled job seekers. So PEAT collaborated with a core team of experts, conducted listening sessions and used feedback from a national online public dialogue to build the new framework and help employers break down barriers and maximize disability inclusion.

Explore the AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework.
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Countdown to NDEAM!

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) begins October 1! Join ODEP in reaffirming your commitment to equal access to good jobs for disabled people and help us celebrate the invaluable contributions of America’s disabled workers. Be sure to visit our NDEAM webpage to download this year’s customizable poster with the 2024 theme: Advancing Access to Good Jobs for All. And follow us on LinkedIn for 31 ways to honor NDEAM—we’ll post a new tip each day of the month.

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Census Bureau to Livestream Meeting with Stakeholders on Disability Data Needs

Those who are interested in issues surrounding access and availability of disability data are invited to tune into the livestream of the Census Bureau meeting on Monday, September 30. The daylong convening will bring together federal agencies, data users, disability advocates, community representatives and stakeholders to talk about defining disability, improving data quality and increasing meaningful engagement with the disability community.

See the meeting agenda.

Tune into the livestream.
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Resources from JAN

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an appropriate time for employers to evaluate their workplaces and management practices to help with suicide prevention in the workplace. The more employers understand about mental health conditions and the complex interplay between work and suicide risk, the better they may provide needed support for employees to remain healthy and successful on the job. Read the latest newsletter from ODEP’s Job Accommodation Network (JAN) for more information.

Read JAN’s newsletter.

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Supporting Employee Recovery in the Workplace and More! September 2024

EARN IN ACTION

Supporting Employee Recovery in the Workplace

EARN’s new resource, “Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the Workplace,” helps employers with strategies and tools to support their employees and create recovery-ready workplaces. The U.S. Department of Labor's recent blog post, “Employment Supports Recovery: How Work Helps,” also includes guidance on supporting both employers and employees recovering in the workplace.

Celebrating 51 Years of the Rehabilitation Act

September 26th marks the 51st anniversary of the Rehab Act, landmark federal legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by the Federal Government, among other contexts.

Observing Suicide Prevention Month

EARN’s resource, “Opioid Use and Mental Health in the Construction Industry: The Importance of Workplace Supports,” outlines strategies and offers resources for employers to support workers in construction.

Advancing Inclusion in Clean Energy Jobs

In July, EARN hosted the “Pathways for Hiring People with Disabilities into Clean Energy Jobs” webinar, which explored ways to create access to quality jobs and inclusive apprenticeships in the clean energy sector.

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT IN THE NEWS

National Recovery Month: Promoting Recovery for All

To observe National Recovery Month, the Biden-Harris Administration recently announced a new rule to improve access to mental health and substance use services and support.

Skincare Company Builds Inclusive Workplace for People with Disabilities

Cleanlogic, a skincare company based in Pennsylvania, highlights the value of meaningful employment to empower people with disabilities.

Celebrating Labor Day with Access to Good Jobs for All

In a Labor Day announcement, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su emphasized DOL’s ongoing efforts to ensure good jobs are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

ASK EARN

Q: My company is planning to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October. Does EARN have any resources to help?

A: Yes! NDEAM is observed every October to honor the many contributions people with disabilities make to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM is an opportunity to showcase inclusive policies that benefit both employees and employers. This year’s NDEAM theme is "Access to Good Jobs for All." You can find more information and resources, including links to download the 2024 NDEAM poster, on EARN’s NDEAM page.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

October 2024
Observance: National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

October 10, 2024
Observance: World Mental Health Day

October 18, 2024, noon ET
Webinar: nTIDE Deeper Dive

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EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT

Building Inclusive Federal Workplaces Through Collaboration

The Federal Exchange on Employment and Disability (FEED) is a federal interagency working group focused on advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the Federal Government.

Stay Up-to-Date on Disability Employment News & Information

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The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) is a resource for employers seeking to recruit, hire, retain, and advance qualified employees with disabilities. This item is fully funded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under cooperative agreement No. 23475OD000002-01-00 with Cornell University's K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Disability and Employment. The total five-year cost of this agreement amounts to $10,000,000. This item does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. For more information, visit AskEARN.org.

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