Resource of the Week

This week's RESOURCE focuses on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for employers. These links will get you started and the DPN will soon put together a one-page resource guide with information on other business tax incentives. Please let us know if there's specific information on this topic you'd like to be included.

Overview
There are three federal tax incentives available to help employers cover the cost of accommodations for employees with disabilities and to make their places of business accessible for employees and/or customers with disabilities. Read about them here. (http://www.dor.ca.gov/workplace/recruit.htm)

Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) provides a tax credit of up to $9,000 for employers who hire individuals who belong to one or more of the nine target groups specified in the law. The Small Business and Work Opportunity Act of 2007 extended the WOTC Program through August 31, 2011.

Employer brochures, forms and publications
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/WOTC_Forms_and_Publications.htm

Persons qualified under WOTC
http://www.edd.ca.gov/Jobs_and_Training/WOTC_Target_Groups.htm

Resource of the Week

Announcing the new RESOURCE OF THE WEEK service for One Stops. Each week we will highlight a new tool including resources on hot topics, policies, tools from other DPNs statewide, and special issues in SF disability services. Featured resources will be posted on this blog, so bookmark http://disabilityprogramnavigator.blogspot.com and check back weekly!

Social Security 2009 Red Book
http://www.ssa.gov/redbook/index.html

The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

Available in English and Spanish.
Download as a PDF.

We have print copies available if you
email disabilityprogramnavigator@gmail.com

Developmentally Disabled and Out of Work | The California Report

Developmentally Disabled and Out of Work | The California Report on KQED

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Quarterly Training Series Launches

We're happy to confirm that our quarterly trainings will begin with a workshop on "WIA Section 188, Non-discrimination and Equal Opportunity Requirements."

We can assure this legal issues workshop won't bore you with legalese. It will equip you with important skills and give staff a chance to think through practical examples. Trainer Kim Lucero of the Employment Training Network (Capacity Building Unit) is dynamic and experienced in working with One Stops around the state.

Staff will have two chances to participate: June 30 or July 1, 2009
The training will run 10am-3pm each day.
RSVP to Amy or Patrick.

Read the training description here.