OFCCP Presents a Roundtable Discussion on Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Section 503 [] Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a [webpage](. [US Department of Labor] [US Department of Labor - Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs] [Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Section 503] Office of Federal Contract Compliance ProgramsSection 503 Roundtable Discussion On September 19, 2023, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will host a virtual roundtable discussion. The roundtable will highlight 50 years of advancements in disability employment and where we see disability employment in the future. It will also include a discussion of promising practices to promote disability inclusion. The diverse panel includes speakers from the National Organization on Disability, Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, Cornell University, and Melwood. During the discussion, OFCCP will provide an overview of federal contractor responsibilities under Section 503, and our panelists will discuss topics such as hiring individuals with disabilities, promising practices for employers, and reasonable accommodations. Virtual Session via WebEx Platform:Date: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Panelists: - 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 Attendance is free, but registration is required. Video/Dial-in information will be sent separately upon registration. Click [here]( to register If you have any questions, please contact us at OFCCPoutreach@dol.gov [Register Today!]( Protecting Workers. Promoting Diversity. Enforcing the Law. [US Department of Labor]( [Home]( | [About]( | [Contact]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscriber Preferences]( | [Subscriber Help]( --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL} using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs · 200 Constitution Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20210 · 1-800-397-6251 [GovDelivery logo](