“Talking Leaf” Newsletter July 2013

Many Thanks to Georgia Madrid of NOAA for producing our Newsletter-

Talking Leaf July 2013

Click this link to open full newsletter:   SAIGE Newsletter July 2013

BIG Resolution supports an end to racially charged sports name

Thank you to Blacks in Government – our NCEPS partner- for submitting this resolution for ratification at their August National Training in Dallas.

From Matthew Fogg, BIG First Vice-President: Please visit BIG’s web-page or just click on this link:

 Resolution (5) “BIG Stands In Solidarity With Native Americans”. 

Job Accommodations Network Resources

Information from the Job Accommodations Network workshop presented at SAIGE 2013 at the Northern Quest –

As requested, please find a copy of my presentation slides for download at http://askjan.org/landingpage/SAIGE2013/ I have also provided answers to other attendees questions along with resources.

In regard to the question about medical inquiries and documentation of these inquiries, please see our Accommodation and Compliance Series: Medical Inquiry in Response to an Accommodation publication found at:    http://askjan.org/media/medical.htm

The medical inquiry form embedded in this publication can also be found at  http://askjan.org/landingpage/SAIGE2013/     for your convenience.

In addition, please find the Kaiser Permanente Form I mentioned during the session at the following webpage http://askjan.org/topics/forms.htm. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the hyperlink. This form was designed for return to work but can be modified for documenting need for accommodations.

An article from PEW Research about “How many baby boomers are reaching 65 years of age” can be found at    http://www.pewresearch.org/daily-number/baby-boomers-retire/.

JAN: Practical Solutions   Workplace Success     JAN Web site: http://www.AskJAN.org

Louis Orslene, MPIA, MSW, CPDM
JAN Program Co-Director
PO Box 6080,
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
Telephone: 304.293.7186 x135 (Voice)
Telephone: 800.526.7234 (Voice)
Telephone: 877-781-9403 (TTY)
FAX: 304.293.5407
Email: orslene@jan.wvu.edu

Quick Links: SAIGE NTP Registration, Hotel and Justification Letter

 Quick Links

• Registration Website for the 2013 SAIGE Annual National Training Program:
  https://www.etouches.com/SAIGE%202013

•  Be sure to make your hotel reservation by May 10 to receive the government per diem rate of $87 per night, for all SAIGE registrants – Northern Quest Hotel Online Registration in SAIGE Block – Group Code is 5525:

   http://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=976381&hotelID=77064

  or you may call the Hotel at 877.871.6772 – give them the Group Code #

(This and other hotel information is also available on the Registration Website)

Draft Editable Justification letter

• SEND A STUDENT TO SAIGE!  ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

  http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/help-send-a-native-student-to-saige/x/2837508%5Don