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Labor Secretary Praises Arkansas Disability Employment Model

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 14
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What happened

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U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling visited Russellville, Arkansas, to discuss disability employment and inflation. They highlighted the Section 14-C federal wage exception program. Sonderling praised Arkansas’s approach to employing individuals with disabilities and expressed interest in replicating the model nationwide.

From 4029tv.com

Why it matters

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The program allows workshops, such as the Mid Arkansas River Valley Abilities Workshop, to employ individuals with disabilities at a wage rate commensurate with their skill and ability. The workshop's executive director stated that eliminating the program would mean many people with disabilities would lose their jobs.

From 4029tv.com

Who's involved

  • Tom CottonU.S. Senator who visited Russellville to discuss employment
  • Keith SonderlingU.S. Labor Secretary who praised Arkansas's employment model
  • ArkansasState where the visit took place and the employment model is based

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • ArkansasSpeculative

    Arkansas might see increased federal interest in replicating its Section 14-C employment model.

  • Department of Human ServicesSpeculative

    The Department of Human Services could see its support for employment and welfare for disabled individuals validated by federal interest.

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