ADA Live Radio Episode 13: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Event Date/Time: 

Wednesday, October 1st, 2014
1:00 PM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT

Location: 

Web

Description: 

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this episode focuses on the Workforce Innovation and Employment Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA is designed to modernize and improve existing federal workforce development programs. Dr. Rebecca Salon and Elizabeth Jennings of the National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center will discuss the changes created by WIOA and the opportunities it presents for individuals with disabilities.

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From the Sponsor: 

Region 4 - Southeast ADA Center

Audience: 

Business, Employer, State and Local Government, People with Disabilities

Topic: 

Employment (ADA Title I), General ADA Information, Other Laws

Registration: 

Not Required

Cost: 

Free