New Freedom Initiative Award

Posted by on May 26, 2006

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Champions of Workplace Accessibility Invited to Apply for New Freedom Initiative Award
Deadline: May 31, 2006

Corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individuals who have demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in enhancing employment opportunities for workers with disabilities are invited to apply for the 2006 Secretary of Labor’s New Freedom Initiative Award, a program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (<a href="http://www.dol.gov/odep/">http://www.dol.gov/odep/</a>).

The award recognizes public-private partnerships and programs that have had a positive impact on the employment of people with disabilities through access to assistive technologies, the use of innovative training, and hiring and retention techniques. It also recognizes organizations, businesses, or individuals who develop comprehensive strategies to enhance the ability of Americans with disabilities to enter and advance within the workforce of the 21st century.

Nominations may be submitted by other persons and entities with the knowledge and permission of the nominee. Self-nomination is also encouraged.

Federal, state, and local government organizations are not eligible for this award.

Complete information on the award and specific nomination criteria are available at the Department of Labor Web site.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002304/dol">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002304/dol</a>

For additional RFPs in Disabilities, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_disabled.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_disabled.jhtml</a>