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What: The Real Lives, Real Stories webinar will give VR personnel specific, real cases of 3-6 transition age individuals with autism who have achieved competitive employment or are in the process of seeking and achieving competitive, customized employment. This webinar will address the stories and lives of at least 3 individual (Ian’s Story, Chelsea’s Story, Katelyn’s Story, Vincent’s Story, Ashley’s Story, and/or William’s Story) and will cover:
An overview including video of the individual.
The process of how their goals are decided and a description of the employment outcome.
The personal supports each person needs and how they are provided.
The paid supports each person needs and how they are provided.
Where the person is now and plans for near future.
It is expected that VR staff who participate the webinar will learn about the variety of interests, skills, and needs of individuals with autism and the possibilities for employment. In addition, staff will be given general; and specific information about specific types of paid, unpaid, formal, and natural supports individuals may need.
When: Wednesday, September 7, 2011 10:00am - 11:00am Mountain
Registration: Click here to register for this webinar Deadline for registration is Sept. 5, 2011 The webinar is free of charge.
Terry Booth on 08 Feb 10"What: The purpose of the hearing is to allow people with disabilities to share their comments and suggestions regarding vocational rehabilitation and independent living services provided by the state. The comments will help both programs evaluate their services in an effort to best meet the needs of their consumers. Of particular interest for this year's public hearing will be comments on: * The draft of the Vocational Rehabilitation strategic plan * The use of IL funding from the following sources: Part B, General Funds, and American Recovery and Reinvestment Act * The draft of the State Plan for Independent Living When: 3:00-4:30pm Mountain"