U.S. Labor Department Extends Deadline for Entries to Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award 5/14/2004
From: Michael Volpe of the U.S. Department of Labor, 202-693-7909 WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has reopened and extended the period for submission of nominations for the Secretary of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award to May 28, 2004. The action was taken by ODEP to permit increased participation by interested stakeholders. The previous deadline for submissions was originally set for May 21, 2004. Additional information on the extension along with submission instructions can be found in the May 14, 2004 Federal Register. Specific nomination criteria are available in the February 27, 2004 Federal Register or at http://www.dol.gov/odep under the New Freedom Initiative tab. The information is also available by calling the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), Education and Outreach Section, at 202-693-7880. Nominees eligible for the Award include individuals, businesses (both large and small) and non-profit organizations. In 2003, there were ten award recipients representing one individual, four non-profit organizations and five businesses. ODEP is the nation's first assistant secretary-led office that specifically addresses policies that impact the employment of people with disabilities. It acts as a catalyst to stimulate new ideas regarding employment through research and development, policy analysis, grant awards, technical assistance and the promotion of effective business practices. --- U.S. Labor Department releases are accessible on the Internet at http://www.dol.gov. The information in this news release will be made available in alternate format upon request (large print, Braille, audio tape or disc) from the COAST office. Please specify which news release when placing a request at 202-693-7765 or TTY 202-693-7755. |