Workforce Development

As the leaves put on a daring display, we are reminded of the innovative spirit built into every cell of nature including ourselves. Innovation is at the forefront of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

Through a subcontract with Octo Consulting, New Editions provides Section 508 support to HRConnect and its associated applications. The HRConnect Product Suite is offered as an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officially designated Human Resources Line of Business (HRLOB), Shared Service Center (SSC). OPM’s designation enables the U.S. Department of the Treasury to offer interoperable, portable and scalable HR/payroll solutions across the federal space.

The Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) conducted a series of roundtable discussions with business and industry leaders in 2015 and 2016. These roundtable discussions focused on employment in four high-demand business areas in the following sectors: Federal contracting, banking/finance, health care, and information technology (IT).

The National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) website offers vocational rehabilitation and education communities an opportunity to contribute new knowledge to their specific fields and gain visibility for their work.

In support of the 2010 National Disability Summit on Disability Policy, New Editions’ team of researchers prepared ten working papers on disability policy issues. This landmark event marked the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and attracted over 400 stakeholders from across the country. The working papers addressed policy accomplishments and future challenges in areas such as civil rights, housing, health, employment, education and technology.

This customizable postcard was mailed, in an envelope, to Social Security beneficiaries in the area of each Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE). Up to 1,500 postcards were sent out per event, and they served as a major marketing tool for the WISE program.

This customizable postcard was mailed, in an envelope, to Social Security beneficiaries in the area of each Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE). Up to 1,500 postcards were sent per event, and they served as a major marketing tool for the WISE program.

This version of the Choose Work flyer consists of fewer colors so that organizations with a limited printing budget can utilize it more easily.

This customizable flyer was shared with community partners and other local organizations to help spread the word about upcoming Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) sessions.

This folder provides a brief overview of the Disability Program Navigator (DPN) initiative. It includes detailed information about what DPNs are and how they help people with disabilities, employers and workforce development representatives create positive employment outcomes for job seekers with disabilities.