States Expand Employment and Training Opportunities for People with Disabilities

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Article Publication Date: 
9/1/2018
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This recently released white paper explains the barriers to employment faced by people with disabilities and highlights areas where governors can help people with disabilities overcome the challenges they may face in seeking employment. The strategies in this paper were developed following a learning lab meeting with states to discuss ways to take advantage of pools of untapped talent and ensure that workforce development and hiring policies are inclusive of people with disabilities.
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Stephens, Rachel; Westgren, Dana
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