Roadmaps II for Enhancing the Employment of Persons with Disabilities Through Accessible Technology is an overview of federally funded Accessible Technology (AT) programs, information about the creation of the AT Collaborative, a compilation of some of the barriers impacting the use of AT by individuals with disabilities regarding employment; and recommendations to increase and enhance the employment of individuals with disabilities though AT. Recommendations for federally funded AT programs, for the federal government, and for employers and businesses are included in the report.

 

The new report Roadmaps II, and the original business dialogues Roadmaps I, are both available at http://www.dol.gov/odep/categories/employment_supports/roadmaps.htm.

The Law, Health Policy & Disabilities Center at the University of Iowa College of Law has developed training that can help employers interview individuals with disabilities. In addition, people with disabilities can also use this training to learn how to present themselves effectively to potential employers during the interview process. This web-based training includes a mix of mock interviews in video, FAQs, best practices, and instruction about how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects the job interview.

Applicants often fear they may be discriminated against if they disclose a disability during an interview, and well-intentioned employers are often unsure about questions they can and cannot ask. A nondiscriminatory interview is based on three general points: 1) Have a detailed job description that includes job duties and essential skills. 2) Ask questions that relate only to the essential functions of the job. 3) Ask reasonable followup questions based on feedback from the applicant.

 

Full Story:
http://news-releases.uiowa.edu/2009/february/021209website.html

The training is located at
http://disability.law.uiowa.edu/online_ed/