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Plan to Placement: Spring Cohort

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 […]

Designing for Everyone: The Future of Inclusive Technology: A Conversation with Bryce Johnson, Inclusive Lead at Microsoft

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 […]

Plan to Placement: Spring Cohort

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 […]

How AI & Technology impacts Employment and Life Opportunities

This presentation will explore the transformative potential of AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot and other assistive technologies in enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. We will demonstrate practical applications of these tools in the workplace, such as improving communication, streamlining tasks, and fostering independence. Additionally, we'll discuss how AI and other assistive […]

John’s Eras of Employment

Join us for a powerful and personal session with John, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) policy and systems change. In this session, John will reflect on his employment journey from 2005 to 2025—sharing the challenges, growth, and key supports that shaped his career. Presenter: John […]

Plan to Placement: Spring Cohort

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 […]

Recruit, Cultivate and Retain: Spring Cohort

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, […]

Pronouns for Beginners: And Why it Should Matter to More than just the Queer and Trans Disability Justice Community

The use of affirming pronouns has become a highly politicized topic within our cultural zeitgeist. Although the news media may portray pronouns as complex and scary – they are actually simple, approachable, and used within our day-to-day vocabulary, since the vast majority of us have and use affirming pronouns. This session will cover the basics […]