The state of employment for people with disabilities: Panel discussion

The state of employment for people with disabilities: Panel discussion
Wednesday, May 27th, 2015
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
Location: Online
Description: In September 2014, New York began its Employment First Initiative to promote the integration of New Yorkers with disabilities into the workforce. This webinar will examine the employment disparity of people with disabilities, its negative effects, and how governmental action such as the Employment First Initiative can help to reverse the underemployment of working age people with disabilities. We will also look at how local disability agencies, like centers for independent living, have been a part of the Employment First Initiative and the progress of their efforts. In September 2014, New York began its Employment First Initiative to promote the integration of New Yorkers with disabilities into the workforce.
From the Sponsor: Region 2 - Northeast ADA Center
Target Audience(s): Employer, People with Disabilities
Topic(s): Employment (ADA Title I), General ADA Information
Registration Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Link: http://www.edi.cornell.edu/register/index.cfm?event=5061
Deadline: Tuesday, May 26, 2015