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WIOA From a Disability Perspective – LEAD Center WIOA Policy Development
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LEAD Center, or the National Center on Leadership for the Employment and Economic Advancement of People with Disabilities, is a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) policy development center, fully funded by the Office of Disability Employment (ODEP). The LEAD Center provides policy research and recommendations, technical assistance, and demonstration projects to promote inclusion and equity and facilitate adopting and integrating inclusive WIOA programs, policies, and practices.
The LEAD Center's website is a valuable resource for workforce development professionals working to promote disability inclusion in their programs and services. The website includes a variety of resources, including:
- Policy briefs and reports on topics such as inclusive hiring practices, reasonable accommodations, and accessible training programs.
- Webinars and online training modules on disability awareness and inclusive practices.
- A directory of state and local LEAD Centers that can provide technical assistance and support to workforce development professionals.
- A blog with articles on a variety of topics related to disability inclusion in the workplace.
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- Resource Publication Date: 2023
- Posted by: Damon Jones
- Posted in: Global