Information, resources and research about work and disability issues
Upcoming T-TAP Webcast
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Date: 08/15/2006 Title: Job Restructuring/Job Negotiation Presenter: Jim Meehan |
Restructuring jobs to meet the employer's needs and the employee's interests and abilities remains a valuable part of every job developer's toolbox. Often overlooked, however, is the importance of providers restructuring their own employees' jobs to make a specific job placement a reality and to encourage a culture that believes in the art of the possible.
During this presentation, Mr. Meehan will talk about his organization's experiences and some universal principles of both types of job restructuring. He will also discuss a basic but powerful approach to job negotiations. Learn more & Register for this T-TAP Webcast
Free Webcast Archive
 Darlene Unger |
Breaking Down Barriers to Implementing Community-Based Vocational Training for Youth with Disabilities Findings indicate that one of the strongest factors linked to post-school employment for youth with disabilities is participation in vocational training and employment experiences while attending school. Yet, in some schools there are limited opportunities for students to participate in school-facilitated or school-supported vocational training or employment experiences. |
 Debra Rabuck |
With the increased emphasis on transition outcomes related to employment, why don't more schools offer community-based vocational training or job placement services?
This webcast identified the programmatic and philosophical factors that make the provision of these services to students receiving special education services challenging for educators and rehabilitation professionals. Strategies for addressing these challenges and justifications for job placement prior to students exiting school are presented. View the free webcast archive.
Upcoming Online Webcourses
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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 September 18 and runs through December 18
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs for individuals with significant disabilities. There will be 6 lessons posted every 2 weeks. Lesson topics include:
- Federal Policy and Overview Customer Profile,
- Marketing and Job Development,
- Job-Site Support,
- Special Topics,
- and Long Term Supports & Funding.
Access the course any time of the day to complete the assignments. Approximately 6-8 hours should be allowed per lesson for course completion. 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 September 18 and runs through December 18
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental illness. There will be 6 lessons posted every 2 weeks. 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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Phone: (804) 828-1851 | TTY: (804) 828-2494 | Fax: (804) 828-2193
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