Updated Section 188 Disability Reference Guide
The U.S. Department of Labor is pleased to announce its updated guide “Promising Practices in Achieving Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity: A Section 188 Disability Reference Guide.” This new release provides updates to existing Section 188 guidance, offering additional practices, ideas and resources to help American Job Centers (AJCs) better serve people with disabilities.
The updated guide provides new information and technical assistance that can help American Job Centers (AJCs) and their partners in the workforce development system meet the nondiscrimination and equal opportunity requirements for individuals with disabilities in Section 188 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Additions to the updated guide include:
- Affirmative outreach to diverse populations;
- Effective communication to increase accessibility, including practices related to d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals;
- Intentional inclusion of the of use of newer technologies; and
- Promising practices in design and delivery of services to respond to the needs of traditionally underserved communities.
While the updated guide is geared toward AJC programs, it is intended to be useful to anyone in the workforce development system working to ensure nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
