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ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
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Introduced on April 15, 2024 by
Marcus Molinaro
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Last updated 10/7/2024
The legislation mandates the Small Business Administration (SBA) to:
Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who wish to become entrepreneurs or self-employed.
Help individuals with disabilities find employment at small businesses.
Assist small businesses in hiring individuals with disabilities and addressing accessibility issues.
The SBA is required to conduct outreach and education regarding these activities.
A memorandum of understanding or agreement is to be established between the SBA and the National Council on Disability to coordinate these efforts.
Within two years of the act’s enactment, a report must be submitted to Congress detailing:
The execution of these activities.
Opportunities to expand the SBA’s technical capabilities in supporting these activities.
Achievements under the memorandum or agreement.
Future plans to continue expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
The act specifies that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for its implementation.