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The 2016 graduating class of IEL's DC Advocacy Partners program.

DC Advocacy Partners Celebrates Graduating 5th Class

Events, IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders / Mia Perry

On September 17, IEL celebrated the fifth graduation of the DC Advocacy Partners program. DC Advocacy Partners (DCAP) is a nine-month leadership and advocacy training program designed for self-advocates and family members of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and professionals working with people with disabilities. DCAP’s goal is to empower a core group of […]

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A young woman holds up three hundred-dollar bills in one hand and a calculator with three dollar signs displayed in the other hand. She stands in front of a chalkboard with the words "student loans" and many symbols, calculations, and other text.

New Resources Help Youth Build Financial Skills

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released two new briefs to improve youth financial capability. One brief focuses on what families can do and the other brief is targeted directly to young people.

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Screen capture of Senator Tom Harkin celebrating the 26th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebrates 26 Years

Events, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

Today, we celebrate the 26th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In the past 26 years, America has taken many steps forward in transforming the experiences of people with disabilities.

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Two college students, one of whom uses a wheelchair, study in their school's library.

How Colleges Can Develop Students’ Personal Competencies

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

Many students enter postsecondary education lacking the personal skills and knowledge they need to achieve their education and career goals. A new guide provides strategies for postsecondary professionals to improve student success.

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Settlement to Lift Workers with Disabilities from Sub-Minimum Wage

Federal Government, Local/State Government, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

The U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon approved a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Oregon, and private plaintiffs to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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A young woman works in a retail environment.

Youth Give Sound Employment Advice to Other Youth

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released “By Youth, For Youth: Employment,” a youth-driven, youth-friendly employment guide

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A diverse group of postsecondary students smile outdoors on a college campus.

How to Support Families of Postsecondary Students with Disabilities

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, Resources / Mia Perry

The IEL-led National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth recently released an Info Brief entitled “Supporting Families of Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education.”

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A female middle school student with a hearing aid participates in class.

IEL Celebrates 40 Years of IDEA, Collects Stories

IEL Leaders, Policy/Legislation / Mia Perry

In recognition of the opportunities provided by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), IEL is collecting stories from youth and adults who have been personally impacted by IDEA.

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We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives on Coming of Age Under the Americans with Disabilities Act

We are the ADA Generation: Perspectives from Youth with Disabilities

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships, IEL Leaders / Mia Perry

Over 25 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has positively impacted the lives of millions of Americans and created a new generation as part of its legacy, the ADA Generation. This generation comprises youth and young adults with disabilities who came of age under the aegis and opportunity of the ADA. The oldest of

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A 2013 YouthACT team poses with IEL and ODEP staff.

Call for Applications: Youth Action Council on Transition

IEL Initiatives & Partnerships / Mia Perry

IEL’s National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth is seeking applicants for its Youth Action Council on Transition, which works with youth with disabilities and their allies to improve youth transition outcomes.

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