Information, resources and research about work and disability issues
Complimentary RRTC Webcast
Job Coaching - What is it and How does it Effect Businesses and State Agencies?
Date: September 20, 2007, Time: 2:00 - 2:45
pm ET
Presenter: Sherman Gifford, The Choice Group
When a rehabilitation professional suggest to you that they can providing Job Coaching Services do you scratch your head and say “What is Job Coaching and Why do I need it”? This webcast will overview the concept of job coaching and how it has assisted many people with disabilities to be successful in the workplace as well as discuss the importance to businesses and state agencies employment outreach. The presenters will share examples of success and answer question that employer have regarding having a job coach at the work site. The key for Businesses and State agencies is that they will be able to tap into a key resource to assist with their labor needs.
Learn More and Register Online for this Free Webcast
Start-UP-USA Webcast
Developing A Business Plan for Self-Employment
Date: August 15, 2007, Time: 2:00 - 2:45 pm ET
Presenters: Joe Steffy, Ray Steffy, and Janet Steffy
In
this webcast, you will find out how despair was replaced with hope when
Ray Steffy learned about self-employment as an option for his son Joe.
Joe has multiple complex developmental disabilities. Ray purchased used,
kettle corn equipment and began working with Joe. In October 2000, they
began producing and selling popcorn on weekends when Joe was 15. In April
2005, Joe became the owner of the Poppin Joe's Kettle Korn.
Learn More and Register Online for this Webcast
DBTAC - Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Center - National Network of ADA Centers
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established 10 regional Centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.
The Centers act as a "one-stop" comprehensive resource on ADA issues. View the brochure to find your regional center or visit, www.adata.org or call 800-949-4232 V/TTY
New Products!
Technical Report on the Business Partnership Summit
This technical report was developed in collaboration with CSAVR and shares the findings from a Business Summit conducted at Bank of America Card Services (formerly MBNA). The purpose of the Summit was to capture information on how rehabilitation adds value to business while sharing best practices that other businesses, vocational rehabilitation, and community rehabilitation providers can model. Contained in this document are a variety of excellent examples of effective public-private partnerships that are supporting the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. The themes documented in this booklet can be extremely helpful in avoiding pitfalls and creating a blueprint for building successful partnerships designed to increase the employment of people with disabilities. Price: $7.95. Order this Report
New
CD - Creating Customized Employment Opportunities for Individuals with
Disabilities
This CD contains video and audio presentations on Customized Employment. The presentations include handouts, PowerPoint, other resources. In addition, there are fact sheets and related web links. This CD is a great tool for staff and new hires on the following topics:
- Customized Employment Strategies
- Job Negotiation
- Partnering with One-Stops
- Customized Employment for Individuals with Significant Disabilities
This product was developed by T-TAP, funded by a cooperative agreement from the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (# E 9-4-2-01217).
Price: $24.95. Order this CD
Hurry! Last Chance to Register for our 2007 Webcourses
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. Upon successful completion of either course, you may earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs, and a certificate.
Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series - Begins Sept. 10 and ends Dec. 10, 2007. Find Out More and Register Online
Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness - Begins Sept. 10 and ends Dec. 10, 2007. Find Out More and Register Online
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