Mission

The CCD Employment and Training Task Force works on issues relevant to the employment of people with disabilities, particularly issues related to the programs and projects funded under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

The Task Force has also been working with on recent proposals regarding the Social Security Administration's efforts to facilitate the employment of individuals receiving Social Security benefits, and the employment and training programs administered by the Department of Labor.

CCD Employment Task Force Statement of Principles

Co-chairs

• Julie J. Christensen, PhD, LMSW
  Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst (APSE)
  301-279-0060 (office)

• Bart Devon
  Eggleston Services
  757-858-8011 (office)

• Alicia Epstein 
  SourceAmerica
  (703) 584-3987 (office)

• Mike Nagel
  The Arc
  (800) 433-5255 phone

• Rick Webster
  National Industries for the Blind (NIB)
  703-310-0365 phone

  Update
  
  Throughout the quarter, the Employment and Training Task force continued to monitor Hill action on the Workforce Incentives Act and the Rehabilitation Act and followed up with the Office of Personnel Management on the status of the final regulations for Excepted Service for People with Disabilities in federal employment.

  Statement of Principles on Employment of People with Disabilities
  

  Webinar

  National Disability Employment Awareness (NDEAM) Panel - 10/28/21
  Recording
  Transcript

ACTIVITIES

Employment and Training Task Force CCD Members Comments Supporting DOL NPRM The undersigned members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Employment and Training Task Force, the Rights Task Force, and fellow CCD members submit these comments in strong support of the proposed rule, Employment of Workers with Disabilities Under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (January 17,  2025) - Download [ PDF ] Employment and Training Task Force Annual Report - Employment and Training Task Force (January 13,  2025) - Download [ PDF ]