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In addition to being an excellent resource for reasonable accommodation questions and information, JAN also conducts monthly webcasts on a variety of disability related topics.  The webcasts are available at no cost.  This is a great way to educate staff and gain additional professional development training hours.  Topics may include: disability etiquette, assistive technologies, management techniques, and the latest on accommodations and the employment provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  November’s training focuses exclusively on Veterans issues.  All webcasts last an hour, and you must register to attend.

You can view the webcast schedule by visiting:

http://askjan.org/webcast/

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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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Title: Vacation
Date: 2010-08-20

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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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