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Task force on supported employment proposed to increase workforce participation for Nebraskans with disabilities
Summary
Sen. Danielle Conrad introduced LB336 to create a time‑limited task force to study and recommend policy changes to increase supported, competitive employment for Nebraskans with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The bill builds on recent reports and a 2024 action plan and would coordinate agencies, employers and advocates.
Senator Danielle Conrad introduced LB336 to establish a task force on supported employment aimed at removing barriers that limit workforce participation for Nebraskans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Conrad said the measure revives work started in recent years — including a 2023 report by Dr. Lisa Mills and a 2024 statewide action plan — and would convene stakeholders from business, labor, disability advocacy groups, state agencies and affected families to develop actionable policy recommendations. The task force would focus on competitive, integrated employment (not sheltered workshop or purely congregate day services) and on supports such as job search…
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