Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Meenakshi Manas Das, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University; Litany H. Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Chase Addison Barr

Tagged Topics

Disability

mathematics (STEM) and reach critical junctures on paths toward college studies USBLN has two programs to support college students and careers in STEM. They also share practices to help K-and recent graduates with disabilities. The Rising Leaders 12 teachers, postsecondary faculty, and employers makeMentoring Program [8] is a six-month career mentoring classroom and employment opportunities inopportunity for college students and recent graduates with STEM accessible to individuals with disabilities [10].disabilities. It provides industry connections through partner C.R. gives advice to companies looking to hire diverse

Conference Session

Disability Track - Technical Session IV

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Rice University; Yvette E. Pearson P.E., Rice University

Tagged Topics

Disability

with disabilities acrossall engineering working groups so that there may be a large number of companies withengineering working groups still below the 7% threshold in all engineering occupational types.Companies with engineering working groups below the 7% threshold can easily identifycompanies through the OFCCP and create employment practices that mirror those of companiesthat have demonstrated the commitment to hiring, retaining, and promoting engineers withdisabilities.One way companies can work with the OFCCP is through the creation of affirmative actionplans. Sample affirmative action plans can be found on the OFCCP website. The sample plancontains policies that companies must follow to be in compliance with the updated Section 503mandate