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Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns News - July 25, 2022
Government and Politics
July 25, 2022
From: Kansas Governor Laura KellyDisability Rights Center of Kansas Public Input Survey 2023
The Disability Rights Center (DRC) of Kansas is our state's Protection and Advocacy system for people with disabilities. DRC Kansas provides free advocacy services and legal representation in certain disability cases where the rights of people with disabilities are violated.
People with disabilities in Kansas face many barriers to full equality and justice. However, DRC Kansas does not have the resources to tackle all of the issues people with disabilities face. That is why we have Priorities and Objectives. Our Priorities and Objectives help us decide how we spend our resources.
DRC Kansas has limited resources. So, DRC must make sure we focus on the issues that the disability community believes are important. Your input on this survey will help us make better decisions about our work in the coming fiscal year.
Please complete this survey by August 31, 2022. Share the link to this survey with your friends, family, and anyone who cares about people with disabilities: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FX5M8PZ
If you need a disability accommodation to complete this survey, call 877-776-1541 or email [email protected]. If you would rather complete the survey in written form, call 877-776-1541 and ask to have a copy of the survey mailed to you, or email [email protected] with your full name, mailing address, and how many paper copies of the survey you are requesting.
Click the button below to start the survey. Thank you for your time.
Begin Survey
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) News Brief
July 22, 2022
New Blog - 32 Years of the ADA: Celebrating a Victory and a Vow
In a new post on the U.S Department of Labor blog, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams reflects on the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on employment. As part of this commemoration, Williams highlights the historic nature of the 1999 Olmstead ruling and how it set the stage for an important dimension of ODEP’s work, advancing competitive integrated employment. She also explores how the ADA has guided ODEP in responding to changing needs in recent years, including the shifting employment landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and an increased focus on worker mental health.
Upcoming Event! Disability Pride: Celebrating 32 Years of the ADA
The U.S. Department of Labor is celebrating Disability Pride Month and the 32nd anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act during a virtual event from 10-10:45 a.m. ET on July 28 featuring Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams and other department leaders. The event will explore the department’s efforts to deliver on the promise of the ADA through policies and programs for workers and job seekers with disabilities. Registration is now open, CART and ASL interpreters will be available.
• Register for the Disability Pride event
New Webinar Archive! Celebrating Olmstead: How Blending, Braiding, and Sequencing Leads to Integrated Employment
State and local agencies and partners are eager to help people with disabilities enter high-quality jobs and careers. As they support people through their employment journeys, they want to do so in the most effective and efficient way possible. Blending, braiding and sequencing of funding and resources are three strategies that can achieve those goals. This federal interagency webinar, hosted by the LEAD Center, was the second in a series of webinars on blending, braiding and sequencing resources and funding to support employment outcomes, and to promote equity and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Join the Conversation on July 25th, on Understanding and Addressing Workplace Challenges Related to Long COVID
Over the last week, the U.S. Department of Labor, along with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Surgeon General, have been collecting ideas and comments through an ePolicyWorks national online dialogue on how to better support workers with long COVID and their employers. The online dialogue is part of the federal government’s ongoing commitment to support workers with long COVID, as well as their employers. Now through August 15, employees, employers, national organizations, state and local community groups, and others are invited to join the conversation by adding their own ideas, as well as commenting and voting on the ideas submitted by others.
Lessons Learned: Accommodating and Retaining Educators with Disabilities
A recent case study highlights the role workplace accommodations play in retaining teachers with disabilities. The case study features, Dianna Ivey, a teacher at Manchester, VT’s Elementary Middle School. She has been teaching for 20 years and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 14 years ago. Since then, the nature of Dianna’s disability has evolved, as has the education field. A greater understanding of the importance of accommodating educators with disabilities has allowed her to remain at work and be successful, including during a global pandemic, when educators were critically needed.
• Read and learn more about the case study
Join EARN in Celebrating Neurodivergent Employees throughout July
On July 25th, , more and more employers are benefiting from recruiting and hiring neurodivergent workers and implementing strategies to support their success once on the job. Throughout July, EARN is sharing resources and information to help employers attract, retain and support neurodivergent employees. Check out EARN’s Neurodiversity Toolkit to learn more about creating a workforce that is inclusive and welcoming to neurodivergent workers. Find information on the business benefits of a neurodiverse workforce, workplace accommodations, mentorship and more.
• Learn more about Neurodiversity in the Workplace
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Disability Employment Policy
DRIVING CHANGE • CREATING OPPORTUNITY
Joe Scarlet with APSE asked that I forward the final report to the court in Oregon about implementation of the Olmstead Agreement in the Lane vs Brown case. It is attached below.
Electric Vehicles Charging Stations
The proposed rule indicates that the charging stations have to be compliant with the ADA part 35 and 36 of the DOJ and part 49 of the ADA DOT requirements. Have people follow guidance below for submitting feedback -Anthony
Dear Electric Vehicles (EV) stakeholders,
This email is to make you aware of the opportunity to provide feedback on proposed rules regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. NEVI will provide funding to the states to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. All stakeholders and interested parties are encouraged to provide feedback to help tailor the proposed rules to create a program that meets the needs of industry, charging providers, and the driving public. More details are provided below.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to establish minimum standards and requirements for projects funded under the NEVI Formula Program. The proposed minimum standards will help ensure a national EV charging network that is user-friendly, reliable, accessible to all, and interoperable between different charging companies with similar payment systems, pricing information, and charging speeds.?FHWA requests comments on the proposed rule by close of business on August 22, 2022. You can view the NPRM and instructions for submitting comments by clicking the above link or by entering the following URL into your browser: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/22/2022-12704/national-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-formula-program.
Please take a moment to review this proposal and submit comments on any aspect of the information provided in the published notice.
Thank you.
Charge Up Kansas
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Kansas Department of Transportation
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Topeka, KS 66603-3754
Joe Scarlett request this be forwarded to this list.
Registration Now Open ACRE Supported Employment Training
August Cohort Registration is Now Open!
The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) is excited to bring you this training opportunity in partnership with the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Participants in the COEF ACRE Support Employment Training will engage in an interactive learning experience that includes live sessions and On-Demand coursework. Learning assignments and knowledge checks will help learners practice supported employment skills while also confirming their understanding of course content.
Cost: Free to Colorado Providers
Start Date: August 9, 2022
Live Session Times: 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Live Session Dates: Live sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Week One: 8/9 & 8/11
• Week Two: 8/16 & 8/18
• Week Three: 8/23 & 8/25
• Week Four: 8/30 & 9/1
• Week Five: 9/6 & 9/8
• Week Six: 9/13 & 9/15
o Participants must attend and participate in all live sessions as well as complete independent work to earn a training certificate.
Our experienced and engaging instructors will be available throughout the course to support participants in navigating the course and achieving course objectives. This training is eligible for SB18-145 training reimbursement, please learn more about the pre-authorization and reimbursement information here.
If you have any questions or need accommodations please email Brian Dean at [email protected].
Customized Employment Learning and Practice Community
Registration Now Open
Colorado Customized Employment
Learning and Practice Community
Description: The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF), in partnership with the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is excited to relaunch the Customized Employment Learning and Practice Community. The purpose of the community is to provide an opportunity for collaborative learning and professional development, through shared knowledge and experiences of Customized Employment. While also, fostering the development of relationships and connections among Customized Employment providers across Colorado.
AUDIENCE: Employment or Direct Service Professionals, Supervisors, VR Counselors, Case Managers, and other interested parties.
WHEN: Reoccurring every other month
• July 27, 2022 from 4pm-5pm MDT
• September 21, 2022 from 4pm-5pm MDT
• November 17, 2022 from 4pm-5pm MDT
• January 25, 2023 from 4pm-5pm MDT
• March 15, 2023 from 4pm-5pm MDT
• May 24, 2023 from 4pm-5pm MDT
HOW: Virtually on Zoom
Register Here and Attend All Sessions
If you would like more information, please outreach directly to Brian Dean at [email protected].