WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability
Employment Policy today announced the launch of http://www.PEATworks.org — a comprehensive Web
portal spearheaded by ODEP's Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology.
From educational articles to interactive tools, the website's content aims to
help employers and the technology industry adopt accessible technology as part
of everyday business practice so that all workers can benefit.
PEATworks.org will be the central hub of PEAT, a
multifaceted initiative to improve the employment, retention and career advancement
of people with disabilities through the promotion of accessible technology.
PEAT conducts outreach, facilitates collaboration and provides a mix of
resources to serve as a catalyst for policy development and innovation related
to accessible technology in the workplace.
"PEAT is the only entity of its kind bringing
together employers, technology providers, thought leaders and technology users
around the topic of accessible technology and employment," said Assistant
Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathy Martinez.
"Given the critical role that accessible technology plays in the
employment of people with disabilities, ODEP is delighted to announce the
launch of PEATworks.org, with its rich array of tools and resources.
Features of PEATworks.org include an action guide for employers and informational articles, and it will serve as a
platform for collaboration and dialogue around accessible technology in the
workplace. Also featured is "TechCheck," an interactive tool to help
employers assess their technology accessibility practices and find resources to
help develop them further.
ODEP is announcing the launch of PEATworks.org during National Disability
Employment Awareness Month, an annual series of events in October
that raise awareness and celebrate the many and varied contributions of
America's workers with disabilities.
PEAT is managed through an ODEP-funded grant to the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society
of North America. For more information, visit http://www.PEATworks.org.
Source: Department of
Labor
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