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Brochure (PDF)	2006 T-TAP Live Webcast Series begins February 21st 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 the following current topics:
2/21/06	Disclosure of Disability
3/28/06	Partnering with One-Stops to Facilitate Customized Employment Outcomes
4/11/06	Providing Employment Supports for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
5/09/06	Funding the Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles
5/23/06	Organizational Transformation to Expand Integrated Employment: Lessons Learned
6/13/06	Achieving Customized Employment Outcomes Using Diversified Funding
8/15/06	Job Restructuring/Job Negotiation
You may register for the series or for single webcasts. Meet the Presenters and Register Online

New Product! - Customized Employment Q & A Fact Sheets Booklet

This booklet contains 15 full color fact sheets on Customized Employment topics such as:
	employment negotiations disclosure employment supports parental concerns assistive technology funding community partnerships organizational change, and staff development.
In an easy to read format, the fact sheets provide a good overview of these topics. Additional resources are provided for further research. Price: $9.99. Order Online

Upcoming Webcast

Date: 01/26/2006
Title: Technology & Transition for Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Wendy Strobel, Technology Transfer Rehab Engineering Research Center, University at Buffalo

In this webcast, Wendy Strobel will discuss the new definition of learning disability and the functional limitations associated with it. She will explain the rights and responsibilities of people with LD as they move to post-secondary and work environments. And, she will review the current technology and the evolution of mainstream technology as effective tools for people with LD. Learn more & Register for the Webcast

Upcoming Webcourses – It's Not Too Late to Register!

View or Print the Brochure (PDF)

Find out more about these courses and register online:

Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series
Begins Jan. 16, 2006 & Ends April 17, 2006

Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness
Begins Jan. 30, 2006 & Ends May 1, 2006

New Factsheet! The Truth about Hiring People with Disabilities

Many businesses ask, and are concerned about the cost of hiring someone with a disability to work in their company. There are many misconceptions on this issue and this fact sheet will allow you to have information about the realities of hiring someone with a disability. Learn the Truth

Distance Learning in Rehab Counseling VCU

The Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is now accepting applications for our distance-learning degree programs. If you wish to apply for admission as a distance-learning student or you just want to take a course or two online, please visit the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling or contact rehabcnsling@vcu.edu for more information.