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New Podcast Episode Empowers Federal Employees with Disabilities: Legal Advice from Eric Pines and AFGE Local 17 President Doug Massey

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Houston, Texas – Federal employees facing workplace challenges due to disabilities now have a powerful new resource. A compelling new podcast episode features Doug Massey, President of AFGE Local 17 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in conversation with Pines Federal Employment Attorneys’ Eric Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment attorney and union counsel. Together, … Continue reading New Podcast Episode Empowers Federal Employees with Disabilities: Legal Advice from Eric Pines and AFGE Local 17 President Doug Massey →

CDC launches COVID-19 resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

News & Updates, , , Jeffrey Pinkerton

On July 26, our nation will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which provides protections against discrimination of people with disabilities in several areas including employment, education, health care, recreation, transportation, and housing.