Run of Show Intro and Objectives 00:29 Background and Context: Disability Self-Identification Process, Goals and Form 02:27 Introduction of Derek Shields 10:45 EARN: Background and Resources 11:09 Talent Acquisition and Retention Process 11:52 Strategies for Encouraging Apprentices to Self-Identify as Having a Disability 16:04 Reasons for Being Fearful of Disclosing a Disability 25:49 Important Factors for Disclosing a Disability 27:19 Disability Disclosure: Research Conclusions and Takeaways 28:12 How to Encourage Self-Identification 29:27 Self-Identification Campaigns and Best Practices 31:09 Introduction of Craig Leen and Margaret Kraak 33:12 Remarks from Craig Leen, Director OFCCP USDOL 33:34 Federal Contractor’s Experience with Disability Self-Identification 42:27 Voluntary Disability Self-Identification Form 43:24 Disability Inclusion Starts with You (video) 44:38 OFCCP Update on Implementation 46:34 Q&A 47:59 Wrap-Up 56:29 Executive Summary Event Title: Best Practices for Encouraging Self-Identification of a Disability by Apprentices Date: 5/1/2019 Moderator(s): Zach Boren Speaker(s): Derek Shields, Craig Leen, Margaret Kraak Experts from the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) shared best practices to help sponsors implement disability self-identification, a requirement of the Office of Apprenticeships Equal Employment Opportunity regulations. This webinar was designed to help sponsors successfully implement the voluntary disability self-identification invitation process and maximize the participation of apprentices and applicants in that process. The presenters in this webinar: Reviewed the new requirement to invite apprentices and applicants for apprenticeship to self-identify as being an individual with a disability; Described effective strategies for encouraging voluntary disability self-identification; And answered sponsors’ questions on the topic.