The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has recognized the Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities training conference as training in compliance with 5 U.S.C. Chapter 41. The training is open to Federal employees, and will cover important topics such as Section 508 Compliance, Schedule A Hiring Authority for People with Disabilities, and Strategic Planning and Working with Management. Read and download the letter from OPM Director John Berry to the Chief Human Capital Officers Council.
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“I’ve attended this conference 10 times over the past 20 years. I continue to come back because I firmly believe that this is the best conference in the country focusing on federal employees with disabilities.” “So much awesome information — need to come with more than one person. Outstanding Conference!” “First time attendee; excellent format; professional, subject matter experts; current workplace topic discussions/issues; great representation of stakeholders.” “Great conference — never disappointed!” “Excellent conference for a first-time attendee — all the presenters were phenomenal.” “Job well done on the diversity of speakers and presenters at the conference.” “I really enjoyed the speakers. The conference was informative and provided the opportunity to network with other professionals from the disability community.”
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The source for information and insight on disability employment issues
in the federal government for more than 25 years.
The Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities (Perspectives) Conference is the largest national conference focused entirely on the employment of individuals with disabilities in the federal sector.
Get an edge in recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified federal employees with disabilities. Attendees will be provided the latest information on personnel policies and practices, developments in technology, legal updates, and resources that will help your agency achieve its hiring, recruiting, and retention goals. Through workshops and general sessions, you will hear from key officials and experts knowledgeable in disability employment issues in the federal sector.
Perspectives also offers a unique opportunity to learn from and network with your federal colleagues from across the nation. Federal HR and EEO specialists, hiring managers, and others who manage employment matters concerning persons with disabilities should attend!
Registration will open in August 2012.
Questions about the Annual Perspectives on Employment of Persons with Disabilities Conference may be directed to PerspectivesConference@gmail.com.