1. 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.