As required in 29 CFR §38.40, recipients shall take appropriate
steps to ensure that they are providing equal access to WIOA Title
I financially assisted programs and activities. These steps must involve
reasonable efforts to include the various groups protected by these
regulations, including, but not limited to, different sexes, various
racial and ethnic/national origin groups, various religions, individuals
with limited English proficiency, individuals with disabilities, and
individuals in differing age groups. Such efforts may include, but
are not limited to:
(1) advertising the recipient's programs and/or activities
in media, such as newspapers or radio programs, that specifically
target various populations;
(2) sending notices about openings in the recipient's
programs and/or activities to schools or community service groups
that serve various populations; and
(3) consulting with appropriate community service groups
about ways in which the recipient may improve its outreach and service
to various populations.
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