Career Development for People with Disabilities to be Highlighted by Department of Labor
For Immediate Release
October 19, 2001

AAPD and the Department of Labor Team Up to
Promote Full Employment for People with Disabilities

WHO:
The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, United States Secretary of Labor
Jennifer Sheehy, Associate Director, White House Domestic Policy Council
Andrew Imparato, President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Michael Cox, (President Bush's nominee for Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy)

WHAT:
A national effort to promote the employment of students and adults with disabilities through the effective use of personal mentoring. Spearheaded by the AAPD, local communities in over thirty states, along with AAPD and the U.S. Department of Labor, will organize activities that match students with employers to provide information and guidance about career opportunities. Mentoring activities will include participation from more than 1000 students and mentors from hundreds of public and private employers across the country.

WHEN:
Wednesday, October 24, 2001 - 9:30 to 9:50 AM

WHERE:
U.S. Department of Labor Building, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Secretary's Conference Room - S2508

WHY:
To enable students with disabilities to spend part of a day visiting businesses and government agencies that match their interests and to have one-on-one time with volunteer mentors.

VISUALS:
Mentors and their students (from the Washington Metropolitan area) will be available for individual perspectives on Disability Mentoring Day.

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The American Association of People with Disabilities' (AAPD) mission is to advance the political and economic power of all people with disabilities. Visit the AAPD website.