Information, resources and research about work and disability issues
Upcoming Webcast in the 2007 Webcast Series
Transition from School to Careers for Youth with Disabilities
Date: 2/27/2007, 2:00pm ET
Register for This Webcast or Register for the Entire Series (See pricing below)
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All young adults need to transition to post secondary or vocational training or graduate with a job. This should be the "mantra" of the disability community. |
| This webcast will explore the value-added roles that providers can serve in the transition from school to careers. Included in the presentation will be information on networking with business, taking an active role with high school, completing benefits planning, and continuing education. | |
CRP-RCEP / RRTC 2007 Webcast Series
It's not too late to join the Webcast Series! Connect to live video presentations using your computer. 45 minute presentations are followed by 30 minute live chatroom sessions where you ask questions directly of the presenters from your computer. See the schedule below: |
- 1/30/07 - Dispelling Myths about How Paid Employment
Affects Social Security Disability Benefits (ARCHIVED)
- 2/27/07 - Transition from School to Careers for Youth with Disabilities
- 3/20/07 - The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Project SEARCH Program
- An Innovative Employment Program
- 4/16/07 - Employment for Individuals with Disabilities with Criminal
Records
- 5/15/07 - Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles: You Can't Put a Square
Peg in a Round Hole - A Journey
- 5/22/07 - Organization Change - Examples of Successful Case Studies
- 6/12/07 - Customized Self Employment
You may register for the series or for single
webcasts.
Meet
the Webcast Presenters and Register Online
T-TAP Fact Sheet
Addressing Concerns Related to Losing Social Security and Health Care Benefits
T-TAP
conducted a national survey of Community Rehabilitation Programs asking
them their opinion regarding what factors maintain sub-minimum wage
employment for individuals with disabilities.
Specifically, respondents were asked their opinion on the following statement: "Fear of losing benefits such as SSI, SSDI, and/or other health care is one of the primary reasons individuals in our sub-minimum wage programs / 14 (c) programs do not want competitive jobs." Of the agencies submitting a reply, approximately 59% agreed with this statement; 32% disagreed, and 9% expressed no opinion. Read the T-TAP Fact Sheet
New RRTC Product!
Workplace Discrimination and Disability Monograph
By
comparing the employment discrimination experiences of subpopulations
of people with disabilities from the vantage point of the EEOC's Integrated
Mission System database, Dr. Brian McMahon and colleagues have identified
patterns of discrimination that are differentiated most strikingly by
disability type.
In this monograph, project team members describe,compare, and contrast the employment discrimination experiences of people with HIV/AIDS, mental retardation, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, deafness and hearing impairments, speech impairments, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, mission limbs, and disfigurement. These investigations provide critical, population-level data that can be used to inform direct service, advocacy, employer education, and professional training efforts. Order this monograph: Price $24.95
Register for Spring 2007 Online Courses
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The online courses provide access to nationally known trainers within the convenience of your home. Participants can access this information at any time of the day to complete the assignments. Interaction is encouraged via discussion groups, e-mail, and individualized conversations with course instructors. |
Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series - Begins March 26 and ends June 18
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs for individuals with significant disabilities. Lesson topics include:
- Federal Policy and Overview Customer Profile,
- Marketing and Job Development,
- Job-Site Support,
- Special Topics,
- and Long Term Supports & Funding.
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $250 per individual. Find Out More and Register Online
Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness - Begins March 26 and ends June 18
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental illness. Sessions will include information on these important topics:
- Overview and Values Base,
- Building Relationships with Business, Establishing a Career Direction,
- Locating Work Opportunities,
- Employment Support,
- Funding & Other Topics.
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $250 per individual. Find Out More and Register Online
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