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OFCCP Presents Webinar on 50th Anniversary of Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Written by Debra Milstein Gardner | Sep 12, 2023 2:54:01 PM

Virtual session will take place on September 19 at 1:00pm Central Time. 

On September 19, 2023, the Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs will host a virtual roundtable discussion to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.  

Topics will include: 

  • Highlights of 50 years of advancements in disability employment 
  • An overview of federal contractor responsibilities 
  • Best practices to promote disability inclusion 
  • Reasonable accommodations 
  • Hiring individuals with disabilities

 Panelist speakers are: 

  • Carol Glazer, President of National Organization on Disability 
  • Susanne Bruyère, Director of the K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability and Co-Director and Co-Principal Director of EARN, Cornell University 
  • Larysa Kautz, President & CEO of Melwood 

The virtual session will be held via WebEx on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 1:00pm Central Time. Attendance is free and open to all; however, registration is required. Video/dial-in details will be sent separately upon registration. 

 Registration is available here. For questions, contact OFCCPoutreach@dol.gov.