In April 2012, these agencies held a conference in Freeport for business leaders. Deb Russell of Walgreens was the keynote speaker. She inspired Maine businesses by sharing Walgreens’ for inclusion” story. More detailed “quest information can be found at: The conference also marked the kick-off of the Maine Business Leadership Network (MEBLN), an affiliate of the United States Leadership Network (USBLN). The USBLN® is the national business-led disability organization that serves as the collective voice of more than 60 Business Leadership Network affiliates across North America, representing more than 5,000 employers. The MEBLN has already attracted several key business members to serve on its advisory board. These include Procter & Gamble, L.L. Bean, U.S. Cellular, and the Aroostook Center Mall. The MEBLN also has entered into a partnership with the Maine Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. Through partnerships with Maine’s larger businesses, established by BRS, more than 30 individuals with disabilities have been employed in a variety of jobs. Office of the State Accessibility Coordinator The Accessibility Coordinator leads the State’s compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. The office works with all state executive branch departments and the public to ensure that programs and services are not discriminatory with regard to disabilities. State accessibility policies cover facilities, contracted services, web design, telecommunications, and (under Human Resources) employment. 2011 2012 Training Programs – Standards for Accessible Design for code-enforcement officers, architects, engineers ADA Title II for Department of Corrections staff ADA Amendments Act for CareerCenter Reasonable Accommodations for University of Maine at Farmington Rehabilitation students ADA Employment Rights for DBVI clients Technical Assistance Departmental staff consult the office on policies, program accessibility and barrier removal: Marine Resources licensing modifications for commercial fishing. County correctional compliance with State-mandated ADA requirements. Accommodations in testing for teacher’s certificate, in the unemployment appeals process for a Deaf appellant, and for notarizing human rights charges in alternative formats. Resources and Information
In April 2012, these agencies held a conference in Freeport for business leaders. Deb Russell of Walgreens was the keynote speaker. She inspired Maine businesses by sharing Walgreens’ “quest for inclusion” story. More detailed information can be found at: The conference also marked the kick-off of the Maine Business Leadership Network (MEBLN), an affiliate of the United States Leadership Network (USBLN). The USBLN® is the national business-led disability organization that serves as the collective voice of more than 60 Business Leadership Network affiliates across North America, representing more than 5,000 employers. The MEBLN has already attracted several key business members to serve on its advisory board. These include Procter & Gamble, L.L. Bean, U.S. Cellular, and the Aroostook Center Mall. The MEBLN also has entered into a partnership with the Maine Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce. Through partnerships with Maine’s larger businesses, established by BRS, more than 30 individuals with disabilities have been employed in a variety of jobs. Office of the State Accessibility Coordinator The Accessibility Coordinator leads the State’s compliance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504. The office works with all state executive branch departments and the public to ensure that programs and services are not discriminatory with regard to disabilities. State accessibility policies cover facilities, contracted services, web design, telecommunications, and (under Human Resources) employment. 2011 – 2012 Training Programs Standards for Accessible Design for code-enforcement officers, architects, engineers ADA Title II for Department of Corrections staff ADA Amendments Act for CareerCenter Reasonable Accommodations for University of Maine at Farmington Rehabilitation students ADA Employment Rights for DBVI clients Technical Assistance Departmental staff consult the office on policies, program accessibility and barrier removal: Marine Resources licensing modifications for commercial fishing. County correctional compliance with State-mandated ADA requirements. Accommodations in testing for teacher’s certificate, in the unemployment appeals process for a Deaf appellant, and for notarizing human rights charges in alternative formats. Resources and Information
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