In a press release from the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), US District Chief Judge Jorge A. Solis issued an order to override a confidential settlement that would have re-directed over half a million dollars away from a class of 32 intellectually disabled former employees of Hill Country Farms, Inc. (HCF), dba Henry's Turkey Service. By filing briefs to intervene in the confidential settlement, the EEOC and the U.S. attorney were able to intercept and secure the monies as part of an effort to collect over $3 million in unpaid judgments obtained by two federal agencies against Henry's Turkey.
INARF member and State Use employment provider Easter Seals Crossroads had multiple state representatives visit its Crossroads Industrial Services division. The representatives toured its production facility where nearly 85 percent of its workers are individuals with disabilities. INARF was very proud to be part of this advocacy accomplishment. Below is the full press release sent by Crossroads Industrial Services.
On October 7, 2015, the White House will be holding a Summit on Worker Voice. The Summit will provide a historic opportunity to bring together a diverse group of individuals to explore ways to ensure that middle class Americans are sharing in the benefits of the broad-based economic growth that they are helping to create. The White House Summit is asking you to nominate someone who is doing extraordinary things to make a difference for the worker voice in your community. At the Summit, they will have the opportunity to share their good work with senior administration officials and others who share the commitment to making their workplaces more fair, productive and prosperous. Click here to nominate!
Guidance was released by the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services which urged that children with disabilities be included in early learning programs. The guidance was created from input of early learning professionals, families and other stakeholders. The vision is that public and private early childhood programs will prioritize and implement policies to support inclusion, improve their infrastructure, and offer professional development.
For the original publication, please click here. The following is a text version of the original publication.
-- To: Waiver participants, families and stakeholders From: Nicole Norvell, Director, Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Re: Town Hall Meeting Reminder Date: September 14, 2015 |
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