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2/19/08 RRTC Complimentary Webcast

Tony Gentry

Handheld Computers as Cognitive Aids

Date: 2/19/2008 | Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm ET
Presenter: Tony Gentry, Ph.D, OTR/L


In this webcast, Dr. Gentry will discuss his community-based research into the use of PDAs, GPS units, cell phones and reminder watches to assist people with cognitive impairment related to autism, brain injury or multiple sclerosis in the independent management of their everyday activities. The presentation will include discussion of research findings, products, software features, intervention protocols, video testimony from a user with Asperger's syndrome, and recommendations for best practice. Register Online

RRTC is funded by grant #H133B040011 with the US DOE - NIDRR.


CRP-RCEP Webcast Brochure
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Register Now for the VCU 2008 Webcast Series!

The 45 minute webcasts are followed by 30 minute chat sessions where you ask questions directly of the presenters from your computer. The webcasts are streamed at 2:00 pm ET. All webcasts are archived. Receive 6 live presentations and earn CRCs on the following current topics:

A Corporate Perspective on Collaborative Partnerships
Date: 3/18/2008 | Presenter: Beth Butler

Supported Employment & Mental Illness: Addressing the Secondary Issues
Date: 4/8/2008 | Presenter: Deborah Becker

Public Policy Strategy in Support of Organizational Change
Date: 5/20/2008 | Presenter: Bob Lawhead

Creative Employment Strategies
Date: 6/10/2008 | Presenter: Wendy Parent

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Employment
Date: 7/8/2008 | Presenter: Peter Gerhardt

Substance Abuse and Employment
Date: 9/9/2008 | Presenter: Dennis Moore

Register for the series or for single webcasts. For More Information and pricing visit CRP-RCEP III

CRP-RCEP is funded by grant #H264B050007 with the US DOE - RSA.


 

Start Up USA 08 brochure
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DON'T MISS.... Our first Webcast in the 2008 Self Employment Webcast Series - February 27, 2008

You may register for the series on self employment OR for single webcasts. Information and pricing visit Start-UP-USA * Scholarships available to individuals with disabilities who are thinking about starting a business.

 

Cary Griffin

Community Small Business Development Resources

Date: 2/27/2008 | Time: 2:00 - 2:45pm ET
Presenter: Cary Griffin

One of the challenges facing potential entrepreneurs with disabilities is identifying the myriad of technical and monetary resources, agencies, experts, and opportunities available across the U.S. This webcast will outline the most common and important sources of support for business developers and owners and suggest strategies for partnering and leveraging opportunities for mutual gain. Progressive strategies for integrating rehabilitation capacity within the generic system will be presented, thereby avoiding the fiscal and societal costs of erecting parallel systems. Register for this Webcasts or the Entire Series

Don't miss this opportunity to receive 6 live presentations and earn CRCs on the following current topics: (All webcasts begin at 2:00 pm ET)

Community Small Business Development Resources
Date: 2/27/2008 | Presenter: Cary Griffin

Community Rehabilitation Providers & Creative Funding for Self Employment
Date: 3/5/2008 | Presenter: Beth Durkee, Dave Hammis

Family Support and Self-Employment
Date: 3/26/2008 | Presenter: Dusty Dutton, Dale Dutton

Medicaid Waivers: A Tool for Self-Employment
Date: 4/16/2008 | Presenter: Molly Sullivan

Small Business Development Center - Business Planning and Implementation
Date: 5/14/2008 | Presenter: Bill Wersell

Microloans & Small Business Loans
Date: 7/9/2008 | Presenter: Patti Lind

Start-Up-USA is funded by cooperative agreement # E-9-4-6-0111 from the U.S. DOL-ODEP.


Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

Job Coaching Fact SheetJob Coaching Benefits to Businesses & People with Disabilities

Job Coaching services have been so successful in working with people with significant disabilities many community programs such as welfare to work, Veterans, older workers, transition, and others have begun to utilize the talents and skills of job coaches. Fact Sheet

This fact sheet is funded by a grant with the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and the VCU-RRTC.