Employment First Georgia is a statewide resource promoting innovative, customized employment practice. Each individual will be supported to pursue his or her own unique path to work, a career, or his or her contribution to participation in community life.
Employment First Georgia is housed under the Georgia Advocacy Office and supported by a collaborative of state and federal agencies, including start-up funds from the U.S. Department of Labor/Office of Disability Employment Policy.
LISTENING SESSIONS ON DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT
In early 2010, the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and its Federal partners will hold a series of six Listening Sessions across the country on disability employment. Each Listening Session is an opportunity for members of the public to provide input to senior Federal officials on their ideas for more effective ways to employ all people with disabilities, including women, Veterans and minorities with disabilities and what is currently working in their regions to increase employment of people with disabilities.
ODEP seeks input particularly from:
* Individuals & Consumers: youth and adults with disabilities, parents and caregivers.
* Employers: public and private
* Service Providers & Advocacy Organizations (such as Employment Services and Partners): Independent Living Centers, One-Stops, State Vocational Rehabilitation Programs.
The Atlanta event is scheduled for February 24th. To learn more about the Listening Sessions or to register for an event please visit: www.DisabilityListeningTour.com