Occupational Projections for Direct-Care Workers 2006-2016 Summary: "This fact sheet summarizes and analyzes direct-care workforce statistics from the U.S. Dept. of Labor's national occupational projections for 2006-16. The analysis shows that demand for workers will sharply exceed supply. Demand will especially surpass the number of women aged 25-54 entering the workforce, which is the primary demographic group from which direct-care workers are drawn. The analysis also shows that twice as many people will be working in HCBS settings than in facilities.Topic(s): WorkforceSource: Paraprofessionals Healthcare Institute; See: http://www.hcbs.org/moreInfo.php/nb/doc/2256
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its intent to solicit comment on proposed amendments to its regulations implementing Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). The proposed regulations will, for the first time, establish specific requirements for the design of accessible public facilities such as courtrooms and an array of recreation facilities making it easier for individuals with disabilities to travel, enjoy sports and leisure activities, play and otherwise participate in society. This information can be accessed at: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=218.
The Direct Support Workforce Crisis: Can Unions Help Resolve This? Summary: This policy paper proposes that the unionization of direct care workers can improve recruitment, retention, and service quality without limiting consumers' rights and choices. The author explores the historical roots of efforts to address direct support workforce issues, reviews the role of unions in the field in the past, examines emerging support models, and comments on current union efforts. Topic(s): Consumer Direction, Workforce. Source: Center on Human Policy, Syracuse University http://info.thearc.org/t/959389/23722927/44408/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oY2JzLm9yZy9tb3JlSW5mby5waHAvbmIvZG9jLzIyNDI%3d&x=3a34b977
StateData.info: Agency Data WebsiteSummary: This website, from the Institute for Community Inclusion, generates customized charts of state and national disability employment data. It currently includes data sets from state mental retardation/developmental disabilities agencies, the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Social Security Administration, and US Dept. of Labor. Users can compare up to three states variables or download raw data sets. Posted here is a Data Note detailing state expenditures for integrated employment services. Topic(s): Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Employment, Physical Disabilities, State/Agency Information. See: http://info.thearc.org/t/959389/23722927/44407/0/?u=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5oY2JzLm9yZy9tb3JlSW5mby5waHAvbmIvZG9jLzIyNTQ%3d&x=b99ffb03
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