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22nd Annual IAMG Training Conference
The Illinois Association of Minorities in Government (IAMG) stands united with the Interagency Committee with Employees with Disabilities and IAMG values the relationship we share. As a result, IAMG respectfully invites the Committee members to attend the 22nd Annual IAMG Training Conference taking place March 4, 2010 – March 5, at the Thelma Keller Convention Center located at 1202 N. Keller Drive in Effingham, IL. Newsletter and Registration Form
ICED 2010 Conference Series Topics of Interest Survey
The Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities will continue to conduct training sessions via Webinars and Teleconferencing for state employees with disabilities. As we plan on-going training throughout the course of the year, please complete this survey, your input will insure that your needs are met.
ICED Awards Nominations Process is Open
ICED is accepting awards nominations in the following categories: State Employee of the Year; State Agency of the Year; Business/nonprofit organization of the Year. Please assist ICED in identifying outstanding agencies, individuals, and businesses/organizations that have promoted independence for people with disabilities in the state. Nomination forms and criteria for the awards appear below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Employee of the Year State Agency Business or Nonprofit Organization
ICED FY09 Annual Report Is Now Available
To that end, this Annual Report documents the Committee’s accomplishments throughout the fiscal year including the placement of thirteen ICED interns with five state entities over the summer of 2008, presenting a series of three seminars, hosting a legislative reception in May and issuing two newsletters.
VIDEO: Hiring Employees with Disabilities: Making it Work
This video was created by the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities to highlight some examples of people with disabilities who are employeed by the State of Illinois.
Websites of Interest
Disability.gov
Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities.
Disability Law Lowdown
Disability Law Lowdown Podcast delivers the latest in disability rights information every other week. You can subscribe for free and have shows automatically delivered, or you can listen to the show and read the transcripts from this site.
Disability-411.com
Disability411 provides audio workshops, interviews and information on disability-related topics for those who work with individuals with disabilities, including college disability counselors, rehabilitation counselors, K-12 special education teachers, employers, or anyone who works in the disability field.
ICED CONFERENCE SERIES
What You Need to Know about the Family and Medical Leave Act
May 27, 2009
Over the course of your career, you may need to use medical leave
for yourself or a family member. Or, as a state employee, you may
be called on to implement or explain the family/medical leave
requirements for your agency staff. You should attend this program
to find out about your rights and responsibilities.Handouts
View Transcript of FMLA program
 THE NEW GI BILL AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
Thank you to all who attended the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities (ICED) in partnership with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) special event for Veterans, friends and family members.March 25, 2009, Noon until 3p.m.. Agenda Handout Video
archive Transcript
ADA Amendments Act Seminar
A New Law for People with Disabilities: What will it mean to you?
Thank you for everyone who was able to attend the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act Explained Seminar presented by attorney Gerard Broeker, of the Statewide Independent Living Council. This Act broadens the definition of “disability,” covering more individuals. Handout, Outline
An archive of this Seminar as well as a transcript of the seminar is available.
Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities:
Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment
A comprehensive report created by the National Council on Disability.
Report in HTML format
Report in PDF format
ADA Distance Learning Opportunities
The Bureau of Accessibility and Safety Systems (BASS) and Illinois ADA Project are inviting interested persons to attend a training session concerning issues on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Final Report on Best Practices
For the Employment of People with Disabilities
In State Government
This report highlights best practices of nine states that promote the hiring, retention, and advancement of individuals with disabilities in state government jobs.
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is issuing this report as part of the agency's efforts in support a comprehensive strategy
for the full integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of America's social and economic life.
Employment Resources:
In a continuing effort to increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities, the ICED has added the Employment Resources section to this website. This section provides
publications, training materials and resources for employees and employers in an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, and to facilitate the use of effective strategies.
Interagency Committee on Employees with
Disabilities
The Interagency Committee on Employees with
Disabilities (ICED) was created by statute to
address the needs of state employees with
Disabilities. Co-chaired by the Department of
Human Rights and the Departments of Human
Services, the Committee has five agency members
and four employee members appointed by the
Governor. The five statutory agency members
are the Departments of Human Rights, Human
Services, Central Management Services, Veterans
Affairs, and the Civil Service Commission. In
addition, ICED has the following standing
committee members: the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Commission, U of I Division of Specialized
Care for Children, the Department of
Transportation, and the Department of Children
and Family Services.
The Committee serves as a resource to state
agencies on disability matters and state
employees on issues of concern. The Committee's
monthly meetings are open to the public.
For information about scheduled meetings or
upcoming events, an individual can call, write, or
e-mail the Committee.
The Committee can be reached through the Department of Human Rights, at 222 S. College,
Room 101(A), Springfield, Illinois, 62704, or by calling (217) 785-5119 (Voice), or (217)
785-5125 (TTY). E-mail messages can be sent to the Department of Human Rights’ E-mail
address: Susan.Allen@illinois.gov.
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