The Section 188 Guide provides information and technical assistance that can help American Job Centers and their partners in the workforce development system meet the affirmative outreach requirements for individuals with disabilities in Section 188 of the WIOA.
This webinar is the first of a three-part series that will highlight the new language in the guide, and provide perspective from the field from both the state and local levels. The first webinar will showcase the new language in the guide that advances Affirmative Outreach with a focus on two main themes:
– effectively reaching out to and serving individuals representing underserved communities. This includes people of color and others who have been historically underserved, marginalized, and adversely affected by persistent poverty and inequality.
– access and communication for the Deaf or hard of hearing community.
This webinar will:
- Highlight updates to the Section 188 Disability Reference Guide.
- Demonstrate effective strategies for outreaching, engaging, and serving individuals from underserved communities, including people with disabilities.
- Feature effective practices for outreach to people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
Featured Speakers:
- Naomi M. Barry-Perez, Director of Civil Rights Center, U.S. Department of Labor
- Lisa Jones, Assistant Deputy Director, Office of Employment & Training, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Kelly Lapetino, Ed.D., Northern Illinois Regional Workforce Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Renee Thomas, Director of Human Services, Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD)
- David Evans, Project Manager, Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) Employment Services
REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY 9 WEBINAR!
The LEAD Center is committed to ensuring that all attendees can participate fully in its webinars. We provide live CART and ASL interpreting for all our webinars. If you need an additional accommodation, please email Courtney Williams at cwilliams@ndi-inc.org within seven days of the event.
The disability community is diverse. The LEAD Center is committed to being intentionally inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and disability in our research, programs, and partnerships. Talking about “intersectional identities” is important, and we strive to foster a learning environment. Therefore, we invite you to join our events with empathy and open-mindedness. Learn more about our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). |
