Information, resources and research about work and disability issues
Upcoming Webcast
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Date: 02/21/2006 Title: Disclosure of Disability Presenter: Peggy Anderson, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services |
As rehabilitation professionals approach business on behalf of consumer "would-be" hires, or as consumers self advocate for employment opportunities, the issue of disability must be addressed. This webcast will approach the topic of Disclosure of Disability from 2 different perspectives. The first will be more of a legalistic focus, i.e. what can and cannot be disclosed or discussed, in light of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The second will address the disclosure issue from a "best technique" perspective, i.e. once the decision to disclose has been made, what's the best way to do so. You may register for this webcast or the entire 2006 series listed below.
Register
for the Disclosure of Disability Webcast
2006 Webcast Series
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The webcast series allows you to connect to live video presentations using your computer. The presentations will be followed by a live chatroom sessions where you will be able to ask questions directly of the presenters from your computer. Don't miss this opportunity to receive live presentations on current topics. |
2006 Series:
o 2/21/06 - Disclosure of Disability
o 3/28/06 - Partnering with One-Stops to Facilitate Customized Employment Outcomes
o 4/11/06 - Providing Employment Supports for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
o 5/09/06 - Funding the Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles
o 5/23/06 - Organizational Transformation to Expand Integrated Employment
o 6/13/06 - Achieving Customized Employment Outcomes Using Diversified Funding
o 8/15/06 - Job Restructuring/Job Negotiation
You may register for the series or for single webcast. Meet
the Presenters and Register Online
New CD: Promoting Organizational Change
This
two-disc CD set provides information on strategies for successful organizational
change, moving from facility-based services to community employment outcomes
for individuals with disabilities. Presenters share their real-life experiences
of successes and barriers to organizational change and increasing participation
in competitive employment. The CD set includes audio interviews, video
presentations, fact sheets, web links, and contact information.
Price $24.95. Order this 2 CD Set online
New DVD: Self-Determination Using Self-Directed IEP's
In
this 90 minute DVD, presenters share strategies for achieving self-determination
in the transition planning process. In the first half of the presentation,
best practices associated with self-determination and IEPs are identified
and described, followed by strategies that incorporate self-determination
within curriculum constraints. In the second half of the presentation,
the panel is joined by a student, a parent, and a teacher who share their
experiences using self-directed IEP's to achieve high quality transition
outcomes. In closing, future self-determination trends are discussed.
Price $19.95. Order this DVD online
Brown Bag: Employment Collaboration with Staffing
Companies
The
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities awarded a grant to VCU's RRTC.
The Virginia Board was interested in replicating the successful employment
model developed with Manpower in Richmond, VA. Katie Thompson, Training
Associate at VCU-RRTC, discusses the replication efforts of this model
with two staffing companies in Virginia. Katie along with representatives
from Kelly Services and Manpower discuss the success stories and challenges
of this collaboration.
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