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Policy and Program Administration for Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

New Editions provides Technical Assistance (TA) services to state, Tribal, and local leaders to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) and provide opportunities to identify and share national Best Practices. In order to accomplish this critical goal, the U.S.

Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Technical Assistance

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Department of Education

Rehabilitation Services Administration

New Editions provides technical assistance (TA) services to 27 grantees awarded under the Disability Innovation Fund--Creating a 21st Century Workforce of Youth and Adults with Disabilities Through the Transformation of Education, Career, and Competitive Integrated Employment Model Demonstration Project. DIF grantees are working to enhance state programs that create and expand opportunities for high-quality competitive integrated employment (CIE) by engaging with employers across various sectors – including traditional, non-traditional, flexible, and freelance opportunities.

Section 508 Support for Monster Government Solutions

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Monster Government Solutions

New Editions Consulting conducted a comprehensive accessibility assessment of the Monster Government Suite of Products, comprising nine distinct software products. Utilizing a combination of automated and manual inspection tools, along with assistive technology, we ensured compliance with Section 508 standards while prioritizing optimal usability for users with disabilities. Our efforts culminated in a detailed report outlining identified failures and usability challenges, accompanied by explanations and suggested remediation strategies for programmers' ease of reference.

Section 508 Program Management Support Services for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customer Experience Directorate

Department of Homeland Security

Customer Experience Directorate

New Editions provides Section 508 support services to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and Customer Experience Directorate (CXD). The office is responsible for providing the DHS vision and strategic direction to ensure that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) procured, developed, maintained, or used by DHS is accessible to employees and customers with disabilities.

Disability: Part of the Equity Equation

Clare Rauch, Assistant Project Manager - Communications

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.

Section 508 Compliance and Support Services for the Treasury HRLOB

Octo Consulting

Through a subcontract with Octo Consulting, New Editions provided 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.

Business Roundtable Report: Employer Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

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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).

National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM) Website

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.

Disability Policy Working Paper Series

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.

Ticket to Work Choose Work Save the Date - Spanish

Elija Trabajar. Tracy Lo Hizo. Spanish version of the Save the Date Postcard.

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.