On Tuesday, Feb. 3, at a Summit on Disability and Employment, the White House announced a new guide for employers that compiles key federal and federally funded resources related to the employment of people with disabilities. The resource guide, Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining, and Promoting People with Disabilities, provides employers with plain language technical assistance tools in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format. The guide was produced by the Curb Cuts to the Middle Class Initiative -- a federal interagency effort working to increase equal employment opportunities and financial independence for people with disabilities.
You can view the resource guide here (PDF).
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The Disability Debate in Nursing
Don't miss this perspective article written by Leslie Neal-Boylan, PhD, APRN titled, "End the DisabilityDebate in Nursing: Quality Care is Fact"The PDF of the article is hosted on the U.S. Department of Labor website: http://www.dol.gov/odep/pdf/DisabilityDebate.pdf
2013 Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) manage the program, which continues to be successful with the participation of many other federal agencies and sub-agencies. Since the program's expansion in 1995, over 6,000 students and recent graduates have received temporary and permanent employment opportunities through the WRP.
In 2011, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) highlighted the WRP as a model strategy in its guidance to federal agencies regarding the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities in response to Executive Order 13548, Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.
Learn more here: http://wrp.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Diversity Management & Equal Opportunity (ODMEO) manage the program, which continues to be successful with the participation of many other federal agencies and sub-agencies. Since the program's expansion in 1995, over 6,000 students and recent graduates have received temporary and permanent employment opportunities through the WRP.
In 2011, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) highlighted the WRP as a model strategy in its guidance to federal agencies regarding the recruitment and hiring of people with disabilities in response to Executive Order 13548, Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.
Learn more here: http://wrp.gov
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center faces disability lawsuit
The story is from TheDartmouth and was published on May 23, 2013:
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s residency program is facing four lawsuits on the dismissal of residents. Each case involves alleged forms of discrimination or abuse that characterize the insular culture and favoritism that former residents claim permeates the program.
While allegations that medical residents have been subject to disability discrimination are historically rare, new legislation and regulatory guidelines have prompted an increase in such claims.
The Americans with Disabilities Act, federal legislation designed to protect the civil rights of disabled persons in the workplace and in places of public accommodation, was amended in 2008 to broaden its coverage of disabled persons to include those with mental health issues.
Read more here.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center’s residency program is facing four lawsuits on the dismissal of residents. Each case involves alleged forms of discrimination or abuse that characterize the insular culture and favoritism that former residents claim permeates the program.
While allegations that medical residents have been subject to disability discrimination are historically rare, new legislation and regulatory guidelines have prompted an increase in such claims.
The Americans with Disabilities Act, federal legislation designed to protect the civil rights of disabled persons in the workplace and in places of public accommodation, was amended in 2008 to broaden its coverage of disabled persons to include those with mental health issues.
Read more here.
Disability Employment Tabulation 2008-2010 Overview Webinar
On June 6, 2013, 2:00-3:30 PM EDT, the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) will present a webinar with Melissa Chiu, Chief of the Industry and Occupation Statistics Branch at the U.S. Census Bureau, discussing the recently released Disability Employment Tabulation 2008-2010. The Disability Employment Tabulation, sponsored by ODEP and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), provides data on disability employment in order to further education, research, and policy initiatives that improve employment opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities. The webinar will include a live demonstration showing how to access the data in American FactFinder. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. A confirmation message with the all of the event details will be sent by email after registration.
You can learn more about this webinar here.
You can learn more about this webinar here.
Healthcare Careers for Workers with Disabilities
Don't miss this article on Monster.com titled, "Healthcare Careers for Workers with Disabilities." Major healthcare employers are finding ways to integrate workers with disabilities into their workforces. So, whether you are an aspiring healthcare worker or an established one, make sure to learn about your options and your ability to stay employed in healthcare.
Campaign for Disability Employment
The Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort between several disability and business organizations that seek to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace as well as the dividend to be realized by fully including people with disabilities at work. People with disabilities can and do make important contributions to America’s businesses every day. By implementing good workplace practices, like maintaining a flexible and inclusive work environment, businesses can capitalize on the talents of qualified people with disabilities, benefitting everyone.The Campaign is a collaborative effort between several organizations that are working to raise awareness and change attitudes about disability and employment, including:
- American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD);
- National Business and Disability Council (NBDC);
- Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC);
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM);
- Special Olympics (SO); and
- U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN).
Learn more here: http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org
Disability etiquette: Enhancing sensitivity and awareness in your office
There is an informative webinar about disabilities on BrightTalk titled, "Disability etiquette: Enhancing sensitivity and awareness in your office"The presenter is Nadine Vogel, Founder and President, Springboard Consulting LLC
People with disabilities offer tremendous value to employers. Unfortunately, however, many businesses struggle when it comes to speaking, working and socializing with this segment of the workforce.
Here is a brief description:
In our upcoming webinar, we’ll explore the disability awareness and policy issues that are challenging businesses today. We’ll also provide guidance, based on social justice laws and proven best practices, for ensuring proper etiquette in your office.
Topics covered include:
• The growing number of disabled people in the workforce and shifts in demographic trends
• The importance of creating a welcoming and inclusive work environment while building cultural dexterity as a company
• Recognizing, respecting and valuing the various segments of disability
• How to handle conflict management and confidentiality
Originally presented on Oct 25 2012
View the on-demand webinar here (free, but registration is required)
Determining Your Social Security Disability Eligibility
Before you spend hours filling out your application, it’s important to know the questions that the person reviewing your application will need answered in order to determine whether or not you should apply for Social Security disability. The best way to go about this is by contacting a disability lawyer who will know quickly whether you will be approved or not, but there are also other ways to determine whether you’re eligible without applying. If you’re curious as to whether you should apply for Social Security disability or not, ask yourself the following questions, just as the reviewer would when reviewing your application.
Are You Working?
Before even getting into the facts of your case, the person who is reviewing your claim will look to see if you’re currently working, if so how much you are currently working. There are limits as to how much a person applying for Social Security disability can make, because if that limit is exceeded the reviewer will assume that the claimant is suitable for working and not in need of disability.
That salary limit is called the substantial gainful activity, often abbreviated as SGA. In 2013, the SGA has been set at $1,740 for blind applicants and $1,040 for people applying with other types of disabilities. If you currently make more than that set number per month, you are likely not eligible for Social Security disability, although you should still consult with a disability attorney in order to see if you are.
Jobs for health care professionals with disabilities
Trying to find employment? Looking for a new job? Would you consider trying something new?
Here are some jobs that may interest you:
Here are some jobs that may interest you:
January 2013 Disability Employment Statistics
NOTE: A person with a disability has at least one of the following conditions: is deaf or has serious difficulty hearing; is blind or has serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses; has serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition; has serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs; has difficulty dressing or bathing; or has difficulty doing errands alone such as visiting a doctor's office or shopping because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition. Updated population controls are introduced annually with the release of January data.
Disability Equality Index (DEI)
The AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities) and USBLN (US Business Leadership Network) are working together to produce a corporate benchmarking tool on workplace policies and practices regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) will provide an objective way for companies to benchmark their progress and identify avenues for continued improvement. It will keep practitioners informed of best and emerging practices and point them toward peers in the employer community that are already demonstrating exemplary efforts.
The DEI will become a unique tool that will focus on building relationships and consensus with executives in the private sector to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the workforce.
You can learn more about the DEI here.
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) will provide an objective way for companies to benchmark their progress and identify avenues for continued improvement. It will keep practitioners informed of best and emerging practices and point them toward peers in the employer community that are already demonstrating exemplary efforts.
The DEI will become a unique tool that will focus on building relationships and consensus with executives in the private sector to advance employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout the workforce.
You can learn more about the DEI here.
Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE) webinar on Dec 5
Title: 12/5/12: Exploring Community Service as a Pathway to Employment: A Webinar for Social Security Disability Beneficiaries
Date: 12/05/2012
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern
Contact: Ticket to Work Call Center
Email: support@chooseworkttw.net
Phone: 1-866-968-7842
TTY/TDD: 1-866-833-2967
Register for this webinar here.
Working While Disabled
Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments.
Don't miss the US Social Security Administration publication titled, "Working While Disabled." There are four main sections:
Don't miss the US Social Security Administration publication titled, "Working While Disabled." There are four main sections:
- Disability Benefits
- Disability Rules
- Supplemental Security Income
- Contacting Social Security
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. This year's theme is "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?"
Learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) here.
Learn more about National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) here.
Improving the Employment of People with Disabilities Through Technology
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy will hold a live webcast called Accessibility and Emerging Technology – Keys to Improving the Employment of People with Disabilities on August 16, 2012 from 2 - 3 p.m. Eastern Time. During this free event, panelists will discuss their views on the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies, cloud computing and mobile applications in the workplace. This event will be live audio-captioned and will feature a real-time Twitter feed with the hashtag #ATworks.
Learn more about this event here.
Learn more about this event here.
Job openings for healthcare professionals with disabilities
We have posted 8 new job opportunities for healthcare professionals with disabilities. Most of these jobs are for nurses, but some are for other types of healthcare professionals, so please take a look at these descriptions. In order to view each job post, you must log in to the "Forum" section of the members-only portion of our website:
Please let others know about these job opportunities and thank you for supporting the disability community.
Manager – Contracting Plan – Atlanta, GA
Case Manager – Telephonic – New York, NY
Operations Nurse – Virginia Beach, VA
VP Healthcare Management Services – Tampa, FL
Coordinator Quality Mgt RN-Plan – Atlanta, GA
Director Quality Management – Medicare – Virginia Beach, VA
Field Enrollment RN - Bronx & Upper Manhattan NY
Nurse Clinical Trainer-New York City
Please let others know about these job opportunities and thank you for supporting the disability community.
Health Partners, Inc. to Pay $25,000 to Settle EEOC Disability Discrimination Case
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged Health Partners, Inc., a rehabilitation and nursing company, with violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for refusing to allow an employee to start working after she tested positive for tuberculosis on a preliminary skin test. Such conduct violates the ADA because the company regarded the employee as being disabled even though she was not contagious and did not pose a health risk to other employees.
Read more here.
Read more here.
Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses Requiring Days Away From Work
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rate of nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases requiring days away from work to recuperate was 118 cases per 10,000 full-time workers in 2010.
If you work in health care, your risks are high for an occupational injury:
The incidence rate for healthcare support workers increased 6 percent to 283 days-away-from-work cases per 10,000 full-time workers. The incidence rate for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) cases with days away from work increased 4 percent to 34 cases per 10,000 full-time workers.
The three industries with the highest numbers of cases in 2010 were health care and social assistance (176,380), retail trade (131,380), and manufacturing (127,140). Occupational injury and illness incidents in health care and social assistance accounted for nearly one out of five incidents in private industry. Sprains, strains, or tears were the most common nature of injury or illness resulting in an incidence rate of 68 per 10,000 full-time workers in this industry.
You can read the full BLS report here.
If you work in health care, your risks are high for an occupational injury:
The incidence rate for healthcare support workers increased 6 percent to 283 days-away-from-work cases per 10,000 full-time workers. The incidence rate for musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) cases with days away from work increased 4 percent to 34 cases per 10,000 full-time workers.
The three industries with the highest numbers of cases in 2010 were health care and social assistance (176,380), retail trade (131,380), and manufacturing (127,140). Occupational injury and illness incidents in health care and social assistance accounted for nearly one out of five incidents in private industry. Sprains, strains, or tears were the most common nature of injury or illness resulting in an incidence rate of 68 per 10,000 full-time workers in this industry.
You can read the full BLS report here.
HHS and FDA now hiring veterans and individuals with disabilities
The following is from an email message sent from the HHS/FDA regarding the Virtual Hiring Event:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Monday, November 14th 2011 --- Friday, November 18th 2011
You must apply by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 18, 2011 to receive consideration for employment and to have your resume package forwarded to our 9000 hiring managers at HHS.
HOW TO APPLY - STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the step by step instructions listed below on how to apply for the available positions carefully, to ensure your resume package including all supporting documentation is assembled correctly and you have the information to successfully apply. So you can be considered for the position(s) you have selected.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Monday, November 14th 2011 --- Friday, November 18th 2011
You must apply by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 18, 2011 to receive consideration for employment and to have your resume package forwarded to our 9000 hiring managers at HHS.
HOW TO APPLY - STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Please follow the step by step instructions listed below on how to apply for the available positions carefully, to ensure your resume package including all supporting documentation is assembled correctly and you have the information to successfully apply. So you can be considered for the position(s) you have selected.
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