Please join the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) — which works to harness the power of science, technology, and innovation to achieve America’s great aspirations — to learn how you can help improve the federal government’s ability to make data-informed policy decisions that advance equity for individuals with disabilities.

A panel of researchers from the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Employment for People with Physical Disabilities will share insightful data on how providing job accommodations for people with disabilities does make a difference in performing their job duties and enjoying equal employment opportunities.

This webinar, hosted by The Link Center in partnership with other federal agencies, will highlight the prevalence of sexual assault in the disability community and the unique dynamics and barriers survivors with disabilities experience when seeking support.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a Final Rule updating HHS’ implementing regulation for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act concerning programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. This final rule will help ensure that people with disabilities served by federally funded health and human services programs receive equitable care and treatment.

Guests will hear from people with disabilities, federal leaders, and national experts about the impact of Olmstead, barriers to community living and true inclusion that people with disabilities still face 25 years later, and what is needed to fully realize the promise of this landmark decision.

This webinar will provide an overview of common workforce terminology, the role of a state workforce board, federal and state workforce funding vehicles, and insight into state workforce investment systems determination of high growth industries to prioritize in sector-based career pathway development.

The Advancing Housing, Health, and Social Care Partnerships Conference will focus on supporting and strengthening partnerships that align health, housing, and social care programs, and accelerate local efforts to provide services and supports in a more streamlined process to assist individuals who are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness, especially older adults and people with disabilities.

This webinar will address the unique issues surrounding extreme heat. Presenters will include leaders from ACL, FEMA, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

NCAPPS works with human service agencies to create tangible action plans and connect them to experienced subject matter experts to provide support in achieving their goals. Since 2018, NCAPPS has been offering free technical assistance to states experiencing significant challenges implementing person-centered planning in compliance with the Home and Community-Based Services Final Rule requirements. States have used NCAPPS technical assistance to develop, implement, and improve person-centered planning policies, procedures, processes, guidance documents, manuals, and more

Guests will hear from people with disabilities, federal leaders, and national experts about the impact of Olmstead, barriers to community living and true inclusion that people with disabilities still face 25 years later, and what is needed to fully realize the promise of this landmark decision.