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| Transition and Employment Projects Tidbits |
| Welcome to the September Transition Tidbits!
Here are a number of transition-related resources we thought you might find interesting. |
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Learning Opportunities - Montana or on the Internet
10/18/11: "Identifying and Communicating Support Needs"
11/15/11: "Rural Work Experience"
All sessions are from 1:00-2:30 Mountain Time. There is no cost to register. Archives of previous webinars are available.
Ticket to Work: Support Services for People Who Have a Disability and Are Ready to Work
September 28, 2011
1:00-2:30 PM MT
Learn from Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Projects and Employment Network representatives about Ticket to Work and Work Incentives.
Got Transition Radio Episode 1: Why this, why now- and what does it mean for me?
September 28, 2011
1:00-1:30 PM MT
Whether you are a young person trying to figure out this whole transition thing, a parent trying to support your kid, or a healthcare provider who wants to make sure your patients are getting the most from your care, don't miss this opportunity. You will be a part of some fresh, honest discussion, and have a chance to share, learn, and get your questions answered! Health is a big deal!
Rejecting Recession: Connecting with Customers (Featuring Tim Gard)
September 29, 2011
8:30-11:30 AM MT
Flathead Valley Community College, Arts & Technology Building, Room 139
Cost: $65/person or $55/person for 4 or more from the same organization
Contact: Roberta at 758-6273 or rdiegel@mt.gov, or Terri at 758-6279 or thaueter@mt.gov. Sponsored by the Flathead Job Service Employer's Council (JSEC)
Partnering to Increase Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
October 6, 2011
12:00-1:00 PM MT
Cost: $50 APSE Members/$100 Non-Members
This webinar will provide an overview of the array of national, regional and state initiatives underway to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
A Conversation with Kathleen Martinez - Free Webcast
October 12, 2011
10:00-11:00 PM MT
Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) school welcomes Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) on October 12th for a free webcast discussion on the employment of people with disabilities.
Transitioning Youth and Young Adults from Pediatric to Adult Health Care Systems Webinar
October 17, 2011
10:00-11:00 AM MT
This webinar will discuss existing approaches to transitioning youth and young adults from pediatric to adult health care systems.
Into Adulthood: Transition to Work for Individuals with Autism Online Course
October 24-December 5, 2011
Cost: $298.07 (tuition and textbook)
This course will provide the participant with an in-depth understanding of the concepts related to positive transition planning for youth with autism.
Job Development Web Course
October 26-November 8, 2011
Cost: $149
The course includes applying marketing principles, creating various job-seeking tools, and developing business partnerships.
The Workforce Recruitment Program: Tapping the Talent of Students and Graduates with Disabilities Webinar
October 27, 2011
12:00-12:30 PM MT
Montana Youth in Transition Conference
November 9-11, 2011
Great Falls, Montana
Transitioning from life after high school is a big process. You are not alone! Come meet other youth, parents, teachers and professionals to see all the resources that are waiting to work with you. |
| Learning Opportunities - Other States
Discovery & Job Development for Individuals with Autism
October 4-5, 2011
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Cost: $245
Everyone can work, and this training, in collaboration with Blue Sky Planning, using examples from across the country, reveals best practice in Customized Employment meeting the unique and often complex circumstances of individuals with significant disabilities. This training also partially fulfills Certification in Community Employment from the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). RSVP to blueskyplanning@gmail.com; for questions about training content, contact Cary at cgriffin@griffinhammis.com
November 30 - December 3, 2011
Atlanta, Georgia
The TASH Conference features learning and networking opportunities that create positive change in the lives of individuals with significant disabilities. TASH brings together every aspect of the disability community to learn from one another, share best practices and unite for a shared vision. |
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Other Learning Opportunities
The DBTAC-ADA New England ADA Center is offering a free, self-paced Disability Rights Course.The course takes approximately two hours to complete and includes real life scenarios, quizzes and a final exam. It has been approved for two clock hour credits from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC).
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence has launched new Autism Internet Modules to provide comprehensive, up-to-date, and usable information on autism for educators, other professionals, and families. All online modules are free. |
| Announcements
The "No Excuses" TASH National Conference will take place November 30 - December 3, 2011, in Atlanta, Georgia. The 2011 Conference includes a special learning opportunity on Employment of Youth in Transition. This "conference within the conference" features best practices in youth transition that result in integrated employment for young people perceived as the most challenging to serve.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has released the updated report Workplace Accommodations: Low Cost, High Impact. According to the report, the benefits (such as retaining valuable employees, improving productivity and morale, reducing workers' compensation and training costs, and improving company diversity) employers receive from making workplace accommodations far outweigh the low cost. The employers in the study reported that over 50% of accommodations cost nothing to make, while the rest typically cost only $500.
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| Employment
The Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy has released Customized Employment videos for employers, youth, and the general audience. The videos highlight the benefits of Customized Employment, an employment strategy which matches the skills and preferences of the individual with the specific business needs of the employer.
Real People, Real Jobs: Stories from the Front Line, part of The Institute for Community Inclusion's Access to Integrated Employment project, features stories of people with developmental disabilities in community employment and the strategies that were used to help them find and keep these jobs.
Costs, Cuts, and Consequences: Charting a New Course for Working-Age People with Disabilities [PDF] examines expenditures to assist working-age people with disabilities and suggests structural changes that would make programs more efficient and benefit the nation's economy. |
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Parents
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth has just released a new podcast series for parents and families. The series provides ideas of activities to help young adults develop the "soft skills" necessary for job success. |
Post-Secondary Education
On June 23, 2011, the National Center for Education Statistics released Students with Disabilities at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions. This report presents survey findings about students with disabilities, the services and accommodations provided, policies regarding accessibility, other institutional policies regarding students with disabilities, and more.
disABLEDperson, Inc announces a $1000 fall scholarship competition for students with disabilities. Students must be enrolled full-time in a 2 or 4 year accredited university in the United States and have a documented disability. The application deadline is October 15, 2011.
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Social Security
A special issue of the Social Security Bulletin explores the employment and work-related activities of individuals receiving benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs. |
| Transition
Read the U.S. Department of Labor's latest blog, Transitioning from College to a Career.
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Web Site
As part of President Barack Obama's Executive Order (EO) "Establishing a Coordinated Government-Wide Initiative to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Federal Workforce," the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has launched a new Diversity and Inclusion website. |
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Please note: the Transition and Employment Projects at the University of Montana Rural Institute shares information and resources our listserv members may find of interest. We do not endorse the web sites or workshop contents or their providers, and we assume no responsibility for the validity of information provided on sites or in sessions not hosted by our agency.
Transition Tidbits is produced by the University of Montana's Rural Institute Transition and Employment Projects, which is funded in part under a contract with the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities. The representations, if any, contained herein do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Council. |
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