October 7, 2014
Nominations Due October 14, 2014 for Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
The Advisory Committee on Increasing Competitive Integrated Employment for Individuals with Disabilities is a key part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which was signed into law by President Obama on July 22, 2014 to help job seekers — including those with disabilities — access the services they need to succeed in employment and match employers with skilled workers. The committee is mandated by Section 609 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended by section 461 of WIOA.
The committee consists of both federal officials and private citizens from specific groups identified in the WIOA legislation. People interested in being nominated for the committee are encouraged to review theFederal Register Notice and submit the requested information by October 14, 2014. Questions about the committee can be submitted via e-mail to IntegratedCompetitiveEmploymen