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2008 New Freedom Initiative Award.
Have you been working hard to advance working conditions for people with disabilities? Do you know someone who
has? Here is your chance to apply for formal recognition for your work, or to nominate someone else who has
demonstrated commitment and skill in this area.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has called upon nonprofit organizations, small businesses, corporations
and individuals that have advanced the employment and workplace environment of people with disabilities to
submit entries for the 2008 Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award. The annual award recognizes
public-private partnerships and programs that have used assistive technologies, and innovative training, hiring
and retention techniques to enhance conditions for disabled workers. It also recognizes organizations,
businesses and individuals that develop strategies to enhance the ability of Americans with disabilities to
enter and thrive in within the workforce. Read about past winners.
Additional information on the award and specific nomination criteria are available in the January 29, 2008,
edition of the Federal Register. The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 30, 2008. Apply now.
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 | “Register now for the 2008 Aging in America Conference”
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| National Transit Institute hosts Coordinated Mobility session on March 20-21, 2008
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| Online technical assistance course offered by Independent Living Research Utilization
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What's New
| ICADI |
| “Development of Transportation and Mobility Guides for Local Communities session February 20th at ICADI”
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| NRF |
| Department of Homeland Security releases new National Response Framework
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| NCST Library |
| New library is always “open” through senior center Web site.
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| Older Drivers Info |
| New RAND report explores the accident risk of older drivers.
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