Transition to Integrated Employment
A 2014 Series of Trainings and Public Forums

Overview

The goal for every person with a developmental disability is a self-determined life that includes a quality place to live, individualized integrated employment, and an individual lifestyle.  There is a national body of evidence from multiple states that has documented the strategies that are effective in achieving that goal.  The mission of the federally designated Developmental Disabilities Network in each state is to disseminate that evidence in a way that stimulates discussion of policy and practice and increases the capacity of individuals, families, providers and advocates to implement effective practice.

 

To that end, Rhode Island College and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, a federal University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, are hosting a series of public forums and workshops in 2014 that are focused on promoting a comprehensive approach to transition and integrated employment.  Several organizations are partnering in this effort.  These organizations are listed below.  We encourage each of you to participate and to help increase the quality of life for individuals who have a developmental disability.
Save the Dates!
Complete details for each event will be provided in a future email and posted www.sherlockcenter.org
FEBRUARY 13 & 14

Public Forum: The State of Employment for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A National Perspective on Trends and Systems Change
Date: Thursday, February 13, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Presenters: A panel of national experts to include Andy Imparato, Executive Director, Association of University Centers on Disability, formerly, Senior Counsel and Disability Policy Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; William Kiernan, Dean and Research Professor a the School of Global Inclusion and Social Development and Director, Institute for Community Inclusion; John Butterworth, Director of Employment Systems Change; Institute for Community Inclusion; Rick Hawes, Director of Employment Services Berkshire County ARC; and Sharon Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Work, Inc.
Registration: This seminar is open to the public and is offered free of charge. Complete details will be available by January 17th.

Workshop: Conversion: From Workshop to Integrated Employment

It can be done! Agency teams, and interested others, come learn from those who have done it or are in the process.

Date: Friday, February 14, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenters: Rick Hawes, Director of Employment Services, Berkshire County ARC; Sharon Smith, Chief Operating Officer, Work, Inc.; and others from the Institute for Community Inclusion
Registration: The registration fee for this workshop is $15.00 and includes lunch and all materials. Complete details will be available by January 17th.
APRIL 3 & 4

Public Forum: Employment First: A New Day for Day Services
Date: Thursday, April 3, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Presenter: Sara Murphy, Director, TransCen, Inc., WorkLink
Registration: This seminar is open to the public and is offered free of charge. Complete details will be provided at a later date.
 
Workshop: Make it WORK: Encouraging, Supporting, and Managing Integrated Employment Services
Date: Friday, April 4, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Sara Murphy, Director, TransCen, Inc., WorkLink
Registration: Complete details will be provided at a later date.
JUNE 19 & 20

Public Forum: Introduction to the Discovery Process and Customized, Community Employment
Date: Thursday, June 19, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Presenter: 
Michael Callahan, President, Marc Gold & Associates
Registration: This seminar is open to the public and is offered free of charge. Complete details will be provided at a later date.
 
Workshop: Implementing the Discovery Process and Customized, Community Employment
Date: Friday, June 20, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Michael Callahan, President, Marc Gold & Associates
Registration:  
Complete details will be provided at a later date.
OCTOBER 24

Workshop: Transition to a Self-Determined Life
Date: Friday, October 24, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenters: This workshop is co-sponsored by TASH and will include national experts on evidence-based instructional practices, using discovery to improve transition outcomes, preparing for community life, alternatives to guardianship, and building inclusive futures.
Registration: Complete details will be provided at a later date.
SPONSORS
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Network
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council
Rhode Island Disability Law Center
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Rhode Island College
DHS / Office of Rehabilitation Services
RI APSE Chapter
CONTACT US
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-8072 (Main)    (401) 456-8773 (TDD)    (401) 456-8150 (Fax)