§ 22-1302 Workforce development program.
AC § 22-1302
a. The department, the mayor's office for people with disabilities, and the mayor's office of talent and workforce development shall collaborate to administer a workforce development program for persons with disabilities. b. Such program shall be designed to facilitate employment for persons with disabilities in all sectors of employment. c. In administering such program, the department, the mayor's office for people with disabilities, and the mayor's office of talent and workforce development shall: 1. Maintain an online resource accessible to employers and to persons with disabilities who seek employment for the purpose of connecting such persons with employment opportunities, including a current list of all vacant positions from employers participating in the program required by this chapter; 2. Create and make publicly available a list of employers participating in the program described by this chapter; 3. Create and make publicly available resources for persons with disabilities to support such persons throughout the job search process and after they have obtained employment, including guidance on writing resumes and cover letters, interview skills, making disclosures and communicating with prospective employers about the terms and conditions of employment; 4. Work with persons with disabilities to offer tailored guidance and support before and after such persons obtain employment; 5. Coordinate with other programs and services that offer support to persons with disabilities who seek employment and educate such persons about such other programs and services; 6. Create and make publicly available resources for employers to facilitate employment of persons with disabilities, including guidance on making accommodations and material support; 7. Conduct informational sessions for employers on accommodating persons with disabilities in the workplace, at least twice annually; 8. Provide support to employers who seek information and resources on making accommodations for persons with disabilities in the workplace; and 9. Perform any other function or offer any other service within the power of the department, the mayor's office for people with disabilities, or the mayor's office of talent and workforce development that in the determination of the commissioner will advance the purpose of this chapter, where practicable. (L.L. 2023/011, 1/21/2023, eff. 1/21/2023)
