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I ran across this issue’s resource while I was doing research for a project.  It’s geared toward individuals who have just left prison and provides practical advice on how to “survive on the outside.”

You can check out the manual by visiting:
http://www.paep.uscourts.gov/images/ReentrySurvivalManual.pdf

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To stay with our theme, today’s resources has been touted as one of the best sources for information on employment and re-entry for individuals who were previously incarcerated.  H.I.R.E., the network’s membership program, has “over 7,000 members from all over the country who benefit from regular updates on practical information related to workforce development and criminal justice policy.”  If this is of interest, membership is FREE!

You can check out their website and subscribe to their mailing list at: http://www.hirenetwork.org .

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On July 26th, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued rules to update its Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and to implement new accessibility standards for facilities. Join DOJ and the U.S. Access Board for a FREE  webinar on the updated regulations and standards.

The webinar will be held on September 2nd from 1:30pm to 4:00pm Eastern Time.  You must register for the event to attend.  For more details, visit: http://www.acessibilityonline.org

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I wanted to share a site I recently found on time management. They offer a free booklet – “50 Ways to
Manage Your Time Tips Booklet” as well as the Need More Time? newsletter. There are links to Freebies, Time Management, Business, Organized Home, Clothes, and many more. I just subscribed to the newsletter to see what it’s all about. I’m ALWAYS interested in learning additional strategies to make life and work a
little easier!

If you want to check it out, you can visit:
http://www.ineedmoretime.com

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I received notification from a colleague regarding this webinar.  It’s being held on July 15th at 10:00am PST.  The Sierra Group is hosting it, and several guest speakers will be included.  The cost is FREE to job seekers and veterans with disabilities.  For professionals, there is a $29.95 charge.  It looks to be an interesting agenda.

You can learn more about it by visiting:
http://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/740672298

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The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Right Division Disability Rights Section has developed the Accessible Information Exchange – Meeting on a Level Playing Field.  It provides a great overview on presenting meetings that are accessible to people with disabilities.  It focuses on three main components – where the meeting is held, how the meeting room furniture is arranged, and how the meeting information is communicated. Even though the focus is people with disabilities, the suggestions will serve a wide range others, including experienced workers, baby boomers and people with temporary disabilities.

You can visit http://www.ada.gov/business/accessiblemtg.htm for more information.

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This toolkit is a collection of online resources that guide employers and human resource professionals in providing job-related transportation benefits to their employees while improving their companies’ bottom line.  The toolkit has a menu of options that allow an employer to select what will work well for their business, such assisting employees with disabilities with transportation to work.

Show your value!  Bookmark it and pass it on to your employers.

Please visit:
http://www.disability.gov/employment/employing_people_with-disabilities/hr_tools_&_resources

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The DNLA was recently launched by the Department of Labor.  It’s designed to help employers determine which federal disability nondiscrimination laws apply to their business or organization.  It also helps recipients of federal funding (just about everyone reading this) understand their responsibilities under these laws.  Employees, job applicants and participants in programs that receive federal funding can also use it to learn more about their rights under these federal nondiscrimination laws.

Bookmark it and pass it on to your employer!

Please visit:
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/odep.htm#

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Have you ever searched for disability related statistics?  Chances are you had to search several sources for the information you were seeking.  No more!!  The Annual Disability Compendium brings together disability statistics published by various federal agencies in one place.  It focuses on state-level statistics covering a variety topics.  Be sure to pass on the information to your grant writer or legislative staff – they’ll thank you for it!

You can check out the most recent version at:
www.disabilitycompendium.org.

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http://www.Seniors4Hire.org  is a nationwide online career center and a leading Internet resource for businesses that value a diverse workforce. Business owners and HR executives can recruit workers fifty and older including retirees and senior citizens who are looking for a career change.

The http://www.SeniorJobBank.com  is a nationwide website used by employers to advertise their jobs to the website’s audience of talented, dedicated people over the age of fifty. Employers posting with the SeniorJobBank are committed to hiring baby boomers and mature workers. For a modest fee to the employer the site provides job postings, as well as job search, resume and job alert registration for job seekers. Career and education information is provided too.

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