This webinar will connect disability employment to America’s 250th anniversary, exploring the past, present, and future of inclusive employment. The program highlights the role of University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) in driving progress through research, policy, innovation, and partnerships.

Objectives:

• Celebrate and honor the contributions of Americans with disabilities to the U.S. workforce and economy.
• Showcase UCEDDs’ impact on advancing inclusive employment policies, practices, and innovations.
• Provide a historical-to-future perspective on disability employment, aligned with the national semiquincentennial celebrations.
• Share lessons, data, and best practices for advancing competitive, integrated, and technology-enabled employment.