[NFBMD] FW: ODEP News Brief - April 13, 2018

Michelle Clark mcikeyc at aol.com
Fri Apr 13 16:12:16 UTC 2018 

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April 13, 2018


World Autism Awareness Day


April 2 was World Autism Awareness Day, recognizing children and adults
living with autism spectrum disorders. President Trump issued a proclamation
in observance of the day, saying that "Together, we can increase access to
information, encourage heightened understanding of ASD, promote respect and
dignity, and support the services that assist people with ASD to reach their
full potential."

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Webinar on Career Pathways


The Technical Assistance teams of WINTAC, LEAD Center and DEI, along with
Felipe Lulli from the Rehabilitation Services Administration, Sara Hastings
from the Employment and Training Administration, and Joe Ashley from the
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, will present a
Career Pathways Connection Community of Practice webinar on April 23. The
webinar will focus on "Career Pathways: The Law, The Toolkit, The Examples."
Attendees will learn about federal and state collaborations and resources,
including the Career Pathways Toolkit to build a fully inclusive Career
Pathways System, among other topics.

. Register for the webinar


Harnessing Innovation to Advance Workforce Opportunities Online Dialogue
Series


Now through April 27, ePolicyWorks is hosting the State Exchange on
Employment and Disability online dialogue, "Work Matters: Harnessing
Innovation to Advance Workforce Opportunities." The disability, service
provider, and employer communities are invited to submit ideas and feedback
related to the "Work Matters" report, specifically policies that states can
implement to support individuals with disabilities in getting to and
accessing work opportunities. In conjunction with this dialogue,
ePolicyWorks will host a series of three short Twitter chats focused on
accessibility as it pertains transportation, technology, and the built
environment on April 23, 25, and 27 at 1 p.m. All are invited to participate
using #ePWChat.

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EFSLMP Provider Transformation 2.0 Webinar Series


The Employment First State Leadership Mentoring Program recently launched
the Provider Transformation 2.0 Webinar Series, a new technical assistance
opportunity. These webinars are designed for community rehabilitation
providers who have already begun to transform their service delivery model
to one with an emphasis on competitive, integrated employment as the
priority outcome for individuals served. All webinars are recorded, and
currently two are available to review: "Redesigning Your Organization:
Board, CEO, CFO, Middle Management, Front Line Staff, Employers &
Stakeholders and Staff Development, Recruitment," and "Restructuring: 'How
To' Examples of Effective Restructuring; Where to Focus Attention on
Transformation."

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NCWD/Youth Video Series Explores Postsecondary Options


NCWD/Youth's Youth Action Council on Transition produced the "Hitting the
Open Road" video series for youth. These short videos are based on the
publication, written for youth, by youth, on exploring options as youth
prepare to transition out of high school. Each video features a young person
narrating their road to transition, with advice on how others can build
their pathway to success. Video topics include: Options While in High
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