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Employment First Webinar Series
Presented by APSE & ANCOR

Employment First: Making the Transformation

 

Presenter: David Hoff, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston; APSE Board David Hoffmember

 

Date: October 15, 2014          

Time: 1pm -2:15pm Eastern

 

Description: How do we translate Employment First policies into actual changes in the lives of individuals with disabilities? This webinar will focus on the role of service providers in supporting Employment First efforts and strategies for transforming organizations to align with Employment First principles, including:

* the building blocks of an Employment First organization - a pro-employment mission and strategy;
* developing staff capacity, engaging individuals and families;
* the critical role of person-centered planning; and
* employment support issues such as funding, transportation, benefits, and "day custody" issues.

 

Presenter will share best practices from numerous examples from programs that have transformed their services.

 

Be prepared to share your experiences - successes and challenges - and gain insights that will support your Employment First efforts.

 



Employment First: Making the Switch

 

Presenter: Richard Brown, VP of Employment Services and Infinitec Social Service Richard BrownCoalition for UCP-Seguin Services of Greater Chicago; APSE Board Member

 

Date: October 22, 2014         

Time: 1pm- 2:15pm Eastern

 

Description:  Join us for this highly interactive discussion of practical solutions to move your department from a sub minimum shop to a competitive employment facilitator. We'll look at the challenges providers face and strategies for success, including how to develop your Employment First plan and how to address hidden barriers among stakeholders.

 

If you're looking to transform your employment program, you don't want to miss this session.

 

Employment First: Supported Decision-Making

 

Presenter: Jonathan G. Martinis, Legal Director for Quality Trust for Individuals with MartinisJDisabilities

 

Date: November 5, 2014          

Time: 1pm -2:15pm Eastern

 

Description: Supported Decision Making is an alternative to guardianship that supports improved self-determination, quality of life and employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

 

With the "Justice for Jenny" trial as a case study, participants will learn how Supported Decision-Making can help people with disabilities live more independent, integrated and economically self-sufficient lives. Through audience participation, we will explore practical uses and ways to implement Supported Decision-Making to maximize independence, choice, self-direction and employment potential.

 



Employment First: Improving the Outcomes, Decreasing Costs

 

Presenter: Robert Cimera, Associate Professor in special education at Kent State Rob CimeraUniversity

 

Date: November 19, 2014        

Time: 1pm - 2:15pm Eastern

 

Description:  This webinar will cover recent research on methods for increasing vocational outcomes for people with disabilities, while decreasing the costs of services required. This is an opportunity to learn leading practices in employment supports that are both effective and cost-efficient.

 

Webinar Information: 

 

  • $25 APSE and ANCOR Members/ $50 Non-Members
  • CEU and CRC Credits will be available
  • Certificates of attendance are available upon request for CESP Recertification  
  •  Registration closes 48 hours prior to webinar date
  • Captioning is available upon request (48 hour notice is required - email dlangseth@ancor.org )
  • Webinar registration questions: Email Debra Langseth at dlangseth@ancor.org or call 410-917-9272
  • The webinar will be presented on APSE's webinar platform.  Please download the Participant-Reference-QuickStart if you have not participated in an APSE webinar.