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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Hard Hit by COVID-19, Disabled Demand Inclusion



 

Thank you Ellie and Maedi for sharing this important perspective!

Around the world, more than 1 billion people live with some form of disability, and they are disproportionately at risk from the COVID-19 pandemic. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at what’s being done in the U.S. to improve their situation.

To read more on this story, click here: Hard Hit by COVID-19, Disabled Demand Inclusion


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Department of Human Services: In Need of Rental or Utility Bill Assistance?



 

In need of rental or utility bill assistance? STAYDC is here to help.

To request support from the District, contact us at:

☎️833-4-STAYDC (78-2932) or💻stay.dc.gov 

#DCHOPE



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USDOL's Efforts to Advance Racial & Social Equity in Employment for People with Disabilities National Online Dialogue



The U.S. Department of Labor is seeking input on ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities. 

Share your ideas, review community input, and comment on others' ideas. Your feedback will be used by the department to identify solutions for overcoming barriers to employment for people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds, communities, and identities. It will also inform future programs and funding opportunities that equitably deliver vital employment services and supports to all.

This effort is co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and Women’s Bureau.

To read more on this story, click here: USDOL's Efforts to Advance Racial & Social Equity in Employment for People with Disabilities National Online Dialogue


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The Federal Response to COVID-19: Addressing the Needs of the Autism and Disability Communities (Virtual Event - April 28)



This event will feature presentations from the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Labor on issues related on health, education, and employment for people with disabilities during the pandemic, followed by discussion with leaders from the autism advocacy community.

To learn more about this event, click HERE!


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Thursday, April 1, 2021

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