Employment First and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Description

Employment First is a value that every person with a disability has a FIRST employment option in an integrated workplace earning competitive wages. Employment First is a mindset, an outcome, and a commitment to ensuring that people with disabilities are working in real jobs for real pay. Join us as our speakers discuss Employment First and answer your questions. Learn about Employment First and how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) work together for people with disabilities in the workforce.

Speakers

Julie J. Christensen, Director of Policy and Advocacy, APSE - Association of People Supporting Employment First

Barry A. Whaley, Project Director, Southeast ADA Center-Burton Blatt Institute