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Webcast
Date: 12/13/2011, 3:30 pm Eastern
ABA = Good Teaching by Robert Schramm
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of good teaching. It studies how people learn to behave and applies those studies to helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorders live better lives. It is based on over 50 years of scientific research and its strategies have been changed and improved over time. As newer techniques are discovered and tested they replace older less effective ones. In ABA the concept is simple; we systematically break down learning into its smallest parts and teach it to the child piece by piece. In effect, we teach the child how to learn. The more skills a child begins to acquire the better they become at learning new skills. This webcast introduces many of the major principles of ABA. It offers information that will allow participants to understand how these principles can be used to provide effective, individualized programming. Mr. Schramm will focus on the primary principal of reinforcement and discuss how motivation can be captured and created to enhance learning.*
Register for $25 per webcast or Register for the entire 4-webcast series for $75. Group rates available. * Note: This training is free to Virginia participants.
JVR Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (JVR) Special 20th Anniversary issue, 35.3 is out and IOS Press is providing free online access to this issue. It includes commentaries from some of the most influential leaders in the field and a special section on Supported Employment and Social Relationships in the Workplace. The link to the special issue on Supported Employment is http://iospress.metapress.com/content/tl6273573104/
JVR is a benefit for APSE members. APSE is a membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for individuals experiencing disabilities. Visit the APSE website to learn more about becoming a member at http://www.apse.org/
Want to Make a Difference? Register for APSE's Webinar
Topic: Effective Public Policy Advocacy for Advancing Employment
Date and Time: Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 12pm – 1pm EST
Presenter: David Hoff, Co-Chair – APSE Public Policy Committee
Increasing employment of individuals with disabilities requires having laws, policies, regulations, and funding in place that supports a pro-community employment. Particularly in today's tight fiscal environment, making the case with legislators and other policymakers that employment of people with disabilities is a good return on tax dollars is more important than ever. Participants at this webinar will learn about strategies for effective public policy advocacy – and how to do it on a shoestring!
Find out More & Register Online ($50 Members/$100 Non-Members) If you have any questions, email Jenny Levet, Jenny@apse.org
Knowledge Translation
The Center on Knowledge Translation for Employment Research (KTER Center), operated by SEDL in partnership with VCU, has been carrying out a variety of research activities related to the employment of people with disabilities. KTER staff have been conducting interviews, focus groups, and surveys with selected vocational agencies, people with disabilities, business people, researchers, and policy makers to learn about their use of evidence-based practices and the strategies that work best for them to get research into use. Dissemination activities include a website, www.kter.org, with information for a variety of audiences, and presence on Facebook and Twitter. Upcoming events for 2012 include an online course on Knowledge Production Methods, online training modules, and an in-person workshop on promoting research use to improve employment outcomes (April 28, 2012 at the Alexandria Hilton, following the NARRTC Conference). For more information see the latest issue of KTER Today.
The Center on Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities
The Center on Transition to Employment for Youth with Disabilities has posted three new Issue Briefs. Two of the briefs introduce studies being conducted by the Center. The third brief shares findings from a recent study on predictors to achieve successful integrated employment for youth with developmental disabilities. Visit www.transitiontoemployment.org then go to Publications/Issue Briefs.
The Center for Transition to Employment is a Disability Rehabilitation Research Project sponsored by The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Education. The Center is operated by TransCen, Inc. in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University.
Don't Forget to Register for the Upcoming Online Courses!
Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series (Jan. 30 - Apr 23, 2012) - ACRE-certified* -
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs for individuals with significant disabilities. Topics include: Federal Policy and Overview Customer Profile; Marketing and Job Development; Job-Site Support; and Long Term Supports & Funding. Find out more & Register
Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness (Jan 30 - Apr 23, 2012) - ACRE-certified* -
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental illness. Sessions will include these topics: Overview and Values Base; Building Relationships with Business; Establishing a Career Direction; Locating Work Opportunities; Employment Support; and Funding & Other Topics. Find out more & Register
ODEP's Integrated Employment Toolkit
ODEP has developed this Integrated Employment Toolkit to provide valuable information as individuals, community employment agencies, policymakers and others pursue integrated employment as the desired employment goal for youth and adults with disabilities. The Toolkit includes practical and, in some cases, adaptable information and documents to facilitate the movement of states, organizations and, most importantly, youth and adults to integrated employment as their primary option for employment. Visit the Toolkit
