Work-based Learning Experiences & Employment Supportsfor Youth with Significant Disabilities

 The only way to get people "ready" to work is by actually working; helping people by giving them access to real jobs and work based learning experiences.  Work is not only a valued role that provides an income, it is a societal expectation.  The best way we can promote career and employment success for the students we support is by providing actual paid work experiences while they are still in school. Areas we will cover:  career planning; environmental matching;positive behavior supports at work; job carving and job supports; collaborating with families & finding a job; building a resume; and social security work incentives.

Registration Information:

Please send an email including your name and the webinar(s)in which you would like to participate to thompsont@iel.org. If you have any specific questions, or would like to see specific issues addressedin the presentation, please include them in the email. Information, additional materials, and any ‘homework’ will be sent approximately a week prior to the event.  If you have any other questions or need materials inalternate formats, contact Tara Thompson at thompsont@iel.orgor (727) 253-3117.  To access the webinar service, go to http://www.onlineconferencingsystems.com/iel/.  Please allow a few minutes to download and install necessary plug-ins.  To access the call line, dial the toll-free number: 1-888-387-8686; enter the Room number:  872-9146, and press #.  You will be placed directly into themeeting if the moderator has already joined. If the moderator hasn't joined,you will be placed on hold for up to 10 minutes.  All webinar materials will be posted on www.PartnersInTransition.org afterward.