In Focus
Assistant Secretary Neil Romano's Labor Day 2008 Message
As we gather this Labor Day with family and friends, let us celebrate the contributions to our economy by all of our nation's workers with disabilities. This year, let us especially honor our returning injured and wounded service men and women. Our wounded warriors, as do all people with disabilities, want to continue to contribute to the economic growth of America. They are America's people, America's talent, America's strength.
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Business Sense
America's Heroes! America's Best!
When military personnel transition to civilian employment, America's businesses stand to benefit. Across industries, veterans are a ready source of qualified, committed job candidates with transferable skills proven in real world situations. They grasp new concepts quickly and work well both independently and as part of a team - highly prized skills in the 21st Century workplace.
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ODEP hosts a Summit on Disability Employment Policy
On June 3 and 4, 2008, the Honorable Neil Romano, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor, convened more than 250 leaders representing businesses, non-profits, advocacy groups, academia, and Federal, state, and local agencies at Transforming the American Workplace: A 21st Century Vision, a Summit on disability employment policy.
The Summit brought attendees together to hear from more than 30 speakers and presenters about current trends transforming the American workplace, and to engage in a unique dialogue on how these trends can be leveraged to open doors of opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month poster released for distribution
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Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao announces theme for the
2008 National Disability Employment Awareness Month:
America’s People…
America’s Talent…
America’s Strength!
