2005 National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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Information from the Department of Labor on National Disability Employment Awareness Month. FYI - Please share.

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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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2005 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme Announced

Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has announced the official theme for October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month – “Workers with Disabilities: Ready for Tomorrow’s Jobs Today.†Read the press release at http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/odep20051102.htm.

INFORMATION ALERT – Opportunity to Educate

During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October 2005), FORTUNE Magazine, a leading business publication, will present a special section on disability employment. Previous special sections have covered topics such as Work-Life, Facing Diversity, and Corporate Learning. This special section will be included in the October 17, 2005 issue. Topics being considered include:

· Finding qualified workers with disabilities

· Effective practices in disability employment

· Assistive technology

· Job accommodations

· Return-to-work practices

FOR MORE INFORMATION Click on http://www.fortune.com/fortune/services/sections/fortune/pdf/disability05.pdf

This information alert does not constitute an endorsement of Fortune Magazine by the U.S. Department of Labor.

· Disability Mentoring Day: October 19, 2005

Disability Mentoring Day (http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/dmd.htm), a nationwide event that promotes career development for youth with disabilities, will be held this year on Wednesday, October 19. Both public and private employers provide one-on-one mentoring for students to learn about the preparation necessary to qualify for a range of job opportunities.

The U. S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy is the lead agency for federal sector participation in Disability Mentoring Day. In addition to connecting the students to Department of Labor (DOL) mentors, DOL will host a kick-off event in the morning and a reception at the end of the day for mentees and participating agency representatives.