H.R. 1634: ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

This bill, titled the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act, aims to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities through a collaborative approach between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD). Here are the key components of the bill:

Purpose

The primary goal of this legislation is to facilitate greater employment prospects for people with disabilities. This includes support for those who want to start their own businesses as well as assistance in finding jobs within small businesses.

Key Provisions

• Support for Entrepreneurs: The SBA will help people with disabilities who wish to become entrepreneurs or self-employed.
• Job Placement Assistance: The SBA will assist individuals with disabilities in locating job opportunities at small businesses.
• Assistance for Small Businesses: The bill outlines that small businesses will receive help in hiring individuals with disabilities and addressing accessibility issues that affect these individuals.
• Memoranda of Understanding: The SBA, in consultation with the NCD, will create agreements to implement these activities effectively.
• Outreach and Education: There will be efforts to educate both individuals with disabilities and small businesses about available resources and opportunities.
• Reporting Requirements: Within two years after the bill's enactment, the SBA must report to Congress on the activities carried out under the agreements, including outcomes and plans for continued efforts.

Funding

The bill specifies that no additional funding will be allocated for its implementation, meaning it will rely on existing resources within the SBA and NCD.

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