In partnership with DDA, Wise hosts a community of practice for those involved in Job Foundation. All transition stakeholders are invited to attend, including employment providers, school representatives, DVR counselors, DDA case managers, county representatives, students, and families. Come learn about the Job Foundation program and help increase employment outcomes for young adults with disabilities […]
Recruit, Cultivate and Retain (RCR) is a leadership series designed for mid-level managers working in employment and community inclusion service provider agencies. By joining RCR, you will have the opportunity to develop immediately usable skills for developing your own career and promoting increased job satisfaction for staff you manage. In community with other program managers, […]
Historically disability has been labeled a medical circumstance, but as communities grow many disability groups are reclaiming their identity as a culture. Jillian will share how to understand neurodiversity from a cultural lens, cultural points of neurodiversity, and language to support neurodiversity effectively. Presenter: Jillian Nelson Jillian Nelson is a Queer autistic adult from Saint […]
The Plan to Placement Cohort is a six-session series aimed at enhancing the skills of Supported Employment Providers. Through coaching and mentoring, participants will learn to effectively gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information, helping job seekers secure Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that matches their skills and needs.This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education […]
This session will empower job coaches and job developers to support people in obtaining more equitable and person-centered employment opportunities for people with IDD. Using the Equity in Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding model, participants will explore how to align job searches with each person’s strengths, interests, and goals. The session will cover strategies for accessible […]
The Plan to Placement Cohort is a six-session series aimed at enhancing the skills of Supported Employment Providers. Through coaching and mentoring, participants will learn to effectively gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information, helping job seekers secure Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that matches their skills and needs.This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education […]
Wise is pleased to host a conversation with Bryce Johnson, Inclusive Lead at Microsoft and co-inventor of the Xbox Adaptive Controller, about Microsoft's "one-size-fits-one" philosophy is shaping the future of technology, the challenges of balancing innovation and affordability, and the crucial role of compassion, collaboration, and diverse teams in designing for all. Presenter: Bryce Johnson […]
