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New! Workplace Supports 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.
4/19 - Workplace Discrimination and Disability:
Findings from the National EEOC ADA Research Project - Brian
McMahon 5/16 - Effective Disability Management Practices - Rochelle V. Habeck 6/5 - Business Mentor Program that Works - Elizabeth Getzel Register for this Complimentary Workplace Supports Webcast series or for the individual webcasts. New Book Available Real
Work for Real Pay Edited by Paul Wehman, Ph.D., Katherine J. Inge, Ph.D., W. Grant Revell, Jr., & Valerie A. Brooke This groundbreaking text advances a critical element of empowerment for people with disabilities: inclusive, competitive, and meaningful employment opportunities. The only comprehensive resource on this topic, Real Work for Real Pay is an authoritative collection of current best practices, employment theories and policies, and specific tools that support positive change in the workplace. Readers will get the most thorough, up-to-date information on every aspect of inclusive employment. Learn more about this book and how to order from Brookes Publishing Upcoming Webcast in the 2007 CRP Webcast Series
Susie Rutkowski, Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development, Manager of Disability Education and Co-Director of Project SEARCH Ten years ago, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center partnered with Great Oaks Institute of Technology to create an on-site business based transition program. Project SEARCH is a one year program for students and young adults beginning at age 18. The key concepts of this program include immersion of the young person at the organization for one school year, 3-4 internships in the organization, employability curriculum taught on and off the job, on-site staff including special education instructor and job coaches, and employment outcomes. This program has grown to include other business settings and has expanded throughout Ohio and across the country. Find out why this program is successful and if it could work in your community. Register for this webcast or view the entire CRP Series
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NEW! 2007 Start-up USA Self-Employment Webcast Series
You can't start your own business!" This negative attitude was just one of the challenges that Don Whittecar faced when he decided to be self-employed. In this webcast, Don will share his journey in becoming a successful photographer and artist. Discover how he advocated for himself to receive training, obtain a grant to purchase photographic darkroom equipment, find assistance with developing a business plan, and develop a PASS that enabled him to establish his wildlife photography profession. Find out more about this Webcast or Register for the Entire Series (see schedule and brochure below)
Hurry! Register for Spring 2007 Online Courses
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:
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $175 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:
Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate of completion. Cost: $175 per individual. Find Out More and Register Online |
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