An Exciting Opportunity for the Washington State Developmental Disability Employment Community! The 2023-2024 Dan Thompson Employment Rallies are coming to Washington State! Please join us to celebrate, share the history of our movement, and work together to define a vision and create a plan to move Employment forward through 2030. Come Rally with us! There […]
In this webinar, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of neurodiversity and explore practical strategies for fostering an inclusive work environment. The session will begin with an exploration of the concept of neurodiversity, highlighting the diverse range of neurocognitive differences present in the workplace. Attendees will also gain insights into effective methods for establishing an […]
An Exciting Opportunity for the Washington State Developmental Disability Employment Community! The 2023-2024 Dan Thompson Employment Rallies are coming to Washington State! Please join us to celebrate, share the history of our movement, and work together to define a vision and create a plan to move Employment forward through 2030. Come Rally with us! There […]
There is a growing awareness of a natural range of neurodiversity among human beings. However, what gets lost among the feel good talking points about neurodiversity acceptance is the continuing need for people who are neurodivergent to fit themselves into schools and workplaces that weren’t designed for them. Self-advocacy, the act of neurodivergent people speaking […]
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, we […]
The Plan to Placement Cohort is a 6 session series designed to strengthen a group of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs. Join Debra McLean and David Murahashi over six online sessions […]
In this session we will have a brief introduction to the creative small publishing format known as a zine (pronounced zeen). We’ll discuss how zines can be a useful medium for presenting important information that may otherwise be difficult to discuss verbally. We’ll also look at a format for creating zines that does not require […]
The Plan to Placement Cohort is a 6 session series designed to strengthen a group of Supported Employment Providers through coaching/mentoring to skillfully gather Person-Centered Employment Planning information to assist job seekers in obtaining Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) that fits their skills and desired needs. This Course Series is now approved for CESP Continuing Education […]
The Wise Online Academy 200 Series has been ACRE approved as Professional level for Achievement in Employment Services with an emphasis in Customized Employment! Wise now offers the only ACRE endorsed Professional Customized Employment Training in the U.S. The WOA 200 Series is an advanced level training program, which will provide an intensive course of […]
Have you ever struggled to find the perfect job placement? Or, have you thought you found the perfect placement just for it all to fall apart? Join Jeff Akin, an employer and organizational leadership expert, as he describes the nuances of understanding employer’s needs and helping to ensure the work culture is supportive of the […]
