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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
System Innovation Brief: MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN: Virginia’s Cross-System Accessibility Taskforce Addresses Equal Opportunity and Access
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief details the LEAD Center’s work with the state of Virginia, the strategic direction they chose, their approaches and strategies to building infrastructure to support Equal Opportunity and what they learned along the way.
LEADing to Employment Brief: Implementing the Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 188)
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This LEADing to Employment Brief highlights Section 188 of WIOA (29 CFR Part 38) and emphasizes how to use Section 188 as a framework for improving access, equal opportunity and employment outcomes.
Joint System Innovation Brief: WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification: A Window of Opportunity to Impact Equal Opportunity Policy & Practice to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
The LEAD Center, Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Centers (WINTAC) joined forces in the new Joint System Innovation Brief on WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification.
Neurodiversity Brief: Building an Accessible Workforce Development System: Recommendations to American Job Centers on Supporting Autistic People and Others with Disabilities to Promote Successful Employment
| July 2018 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses actions that American Job Center (AJC) staff can take to make their services more accessible to autistic people and others with psychosocial, cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities (DD).
Training Module: Assistive Technology in the Workplace
June 2018 | Presentation
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Assistive technology enables individuals with disabilities to access devices, equipment, and services so that they can perform job tasks and maintain employment.
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity): Summary Review of the DOL Final Rule, from a Disability Perspective
| December 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
On December 2, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) published in the Federal Register a final rule revising the regulations implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Op
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
| March 2016 | Tool/Manual
LEAD Center
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance...
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.
Living with HIV: ADA Rights of HIV-Positive Employees
Website
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with HIV infection or AIDS are protected against workplace discrimination and harrasment regarding their condition, afforded workplace privacy rights and may have legal rights to request...
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.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Achieving 188 Compliance & AJC Certification: Key Strategies & Actions from Policy to Procedures - Series 3 of 3
April 30, 2018
The final webinar of the series will give a snapshot of the foundation set by WIOA’s disability-related provisions and Section 188.
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.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
June 18, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges
April 29, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
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.
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.
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
May 21, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
Policy Updates
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.
Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act Introduced (H.R. 188)
January 30, 2015
This month, Congressman Gregg Harper of Mississippi introduced H.R. 188, the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2015. Representative Harper introduced an identical bill in 2013 that gained 97 co-sponsors before dying.
‘Hire More Heroes’ Offers Veterans Boost for Small Business Jobs
January 30, 2015
In early January, House Republicans announced the re-introduction of the Hire More Heroes Act, which would incentivize small businesses to hire military retirees, reservists and veterans with disabilities.
LEAD On! Articles
News
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).
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: 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.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
System Innovation Brief: MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN: Virginia’s Cross-System Accessibility Taskforce Addresses Equal Opportunity and Access
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief details the LEAD Center’s work with the state of Virginia, the strategic direction they chose, their approaches and strategies to building infrastructure to support Equal Opportunity and what they learned along the way.
LEADing to Employment Brief: Implementing the Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 188)
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This LEADing to Employment Brief highlights Section 188 of WIOA (29 CFR Part 38) and emphasizes how to use Section 188 as a framework for improving access, equal opportunity and employment outcomes.
Joint System Innovation Brief: WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification: A Window of Opportunity to Impact Equal Opportunity Policy & Practice to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
The LEAD Center, Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Centers (WINTAC) joined forces in the new Joint System Innovation Brief on WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification.
Neurodiversity Brief: Building an Accessible Workforce Development System: Recommendations to American Job Centers on Supporting Autistic People and Others with Disabilities to Promote Successful Employment
| July 2018 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses actions that American Job Center (AJC) staff can take to make their services more accessible to autistic people and others with psychosocial, cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities (DD).
Training Module: Assistive Technology in the Workplace
June 2018 | Presentation
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Assistive technology enables individuals with disabilities to access devices, equipment, and services so that they can perform job tasks and maintain employment.
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity): Summary Review of the DOL Final Rule, from a Disability Perspective
| December 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
On December 2, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) published in the Federal Register a final rule revising the regulations implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Op
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
| March 2016 | Tool/Manual
LEAD Center
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance...
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.
Living with HIV: ADA Rights of HIV-Positive Employees
Website
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with HIV infection or AIDS are protected against workplace discrimination and harrasment regarding their condition, afforded workplace privacy rights and may have legal rights to request...
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.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Achieving 188 Compliance & AJC Certification: Key Strategies & Actions from Policy to Procedures - Series 3 of 3
April 30, 2018
The final webinar of the series will give a snapshot of the foundation set by WIOA’s disability-related provisions and Section 188.
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.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
June 18, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges
April 29, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
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.
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.
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
May 21, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
Policy Updates
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.
Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act Introduced (H.R. 188)
January 30, 2015
This month, Congressman Gregg Harper of Mississippi introduced H.R. 188, the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2015. Representative Harper introduced an identical bill in 2013 that gained 97 co-sponsors before dying.
‘Hire More Heroes’ Offers Veterans Boost for Small Business Jobs
January 30, 2015
In early January, House Republicans announced the re-introduction of the Hire More Heroes Act, which would incentivize small businesses to hire military retirees, reservists and veterans with disabilities.
LEAD On! Articles
News
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).
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: 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.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
System Innovation Brief: MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN: Virginia’s Cross-System Accessibility Taskforce Addresses Equal Opportunity and Access
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief details the LEAD Center’s work with the state of Virginia, the strategic direction they chose, their approaches and strategies to building infrastructure to support Equal Opportunity and what they learned along the way.
LEADing to Employment Brief: Implementing the Equal Opportunity Provisions of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Section 188)
| March 2019 | Report/Brief
This LEADing to Employment Brief highlights Section 188 of WIOA (29 CFR Part 38) and emphasizes how to use Section 188 as a framework for improving access, equal opportunity and employment outcomes.
Joint System Innovation Brief: WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification: A Window of Opportunity to Impact Equal Opportunity Policy & Practice to Better Serve Individuals with Disabilities
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
The LEAD Center, Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) and Workforce Innovation Technical Assistance Centers (WINTAC) joined forces in the new Joint System Innovation Brief on WIOA Section 188 & AJC Certification.
Neurodiversity Brief: Building an Accessible Workforce Development System: Recommendations to American Job Centers on Supporting Autistic People and Others with Disabilities to Promote Successful Employment
| July 2018 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses actions that American Job Center (AJC) staff can take to make their services more accessible to autistic people and others with psychosocial, cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities (DD).
Training Module: Assistive Technology in the Workplace
June 2018 | Presentation
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Assistive technology enables individuals with disabilities to access devices, equipment, and services so that they can perform job tasks and maintain employment.
Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity): Summary Review of the DOL Final Rule, from a Disability Perspective
| December 2016 | Report/Brief
LEAD Center
On December 2, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) published in the Federal Register a final rule revising the regulations implementing the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity provisions of Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Op
LEAD Center Review of Unified and Combined WIOA State Plans
| March 2016 | Tool/Manual
LEAD Center
LEAD Center staff reviewed state plans for Iowa, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Washington, and Tennessee, utilizing a guide we developed that identifies key areas for plan design and implementation to advance...
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.
Living with HIV: ADA Rights of HIV-Positive Employees
Website
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals with HIV infection or AIDS are protected against workplace discrimination and harrasment regarding their condition, afforded workplace privacy rights and may have legal rights to request...
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.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Webinars
Achieving 188 Compliance & AJC Certification: Key Strategies & Actions from Policy to Procedures - Series 3 of 3
April 30, 2018
The final webinar of the series will give a snapshot of the foundation set by WIOA’s disability-related provisions and Section 188.
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.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility for WIOA Partners during COVID-19 and Beyond
June 18, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
How WIOA Can Support Workers Facing Economic Challenges
April 29, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
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.
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.
Statewide Cross-System Training on WIOA Section 188: Broadening Access for People with Disabilities & other Barriers to Employment
May 21, 2020
During COVID-19, many American Job Centers and core workforce system partners have shifted to virtual services. COVID-19 has highlighted new accommodation needs for people with disabilities and the workforce staff who support them.
Policy Updates
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.
Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act Introduced (H.R. 188)
January 30, 2015
This month, Congressman Gregg Harper of Mississippi introduced H.R. 188, the Fair Wages for Workers with Disabilities Act of 2015. Representative Harper introduced an identical bill in 2013 that gained 97 co-sponsors before dying.
‘Hire More Heroes’ Offers Veterans Boost for Small Business Jobs
January 30, 2015
In early January, House Republicans announced the re-introduction of the Hire More Heroes Act, which would incentivize small businesses to hire military retirees, reservists and veterans with disabilities.
LEAD On! Articles
News
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).
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: 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.