New T-TAP Fact Sheet: Employment Negotiations

While there is no magic formula for negotiating customized employment positions, there are some basic principles and strategies on how to negotiate. The job seeker may negotiate with employers, or a support person such as an employment specialist or job developer can represent the individual. When a seasoned job developer or employment specialist is asked if negotiating employment is more of an “art than science”, the reply most likely will be “it is both an art and a science.” Implementing strategies, such as the ones presented in this fact sheet, can lead to an employment relationship that mutually benefits both the job seeker with a disability and the employer who needs an employee. Employment Negotiations Fact Sheet

Proposals must be postmarked by March 1, 2005 at 5:00 pm. T-TAP staff and the CRP Leadership Network work with five agencies yearly to offer training and technical assistance to help providers develop their programs from segregated work and non-work options to competitive employment opportunities in the community. Find out more about the RFP Application or contact Jennifer Bose at (617) 287-4353 or jennifer.bose@umb.edu

Customized Employment Tools: The 30-Day Placement Plan

A 30-Day Placement Plan is one tool that can be used during the customized employment process. Finding and getting a job of choice can involve many steps. Breaking the job search down into a series of small, well-defined activities gives the job seeker a sense of empowerment over the direction of the job search and a sense of accomplishment when each task is completed. Further, the 30-Day plan is an effective way to track progress towards the overall goal of customized employment. Customized Employment Tool: 30-Day Placement Plan

RRTC on Workplace Supports and Job Retention Webcourse - Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series Begins May 9, 2005

This online course provides an extensive overview of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs for individuals with significant disabilities. The course also provides access to nationally known trainers within the convenience of your home. There will be six lessons that will be posted every two weeks. Participants can access this information at any time of the day to complete the assignments. Approximately 6-8 hours should be allowed per lesson for course completion. Interaction is encouraged via discussion groups, e-mail, and individualized conversations with course instructors. Cost: $225 per person with a discount of $195 if you have five or more participants. Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs for participation. A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants who complete the course. Read the learning objectives & Register Online

2005 T-TAP Live Webcast Series begins February 28th

The webcast series allows you to connect to live presentations using your computer. The presentations will be followed by a live chatroom sessions where you will be able to ask questions directly of the presenters from your computer. Don't miss this opportunity to receive live presentations on the following current topics:

o Feb 28: Work Incentives: How Work Impacts Your Benefits
o Mar 21: The Nuts and Bolts of Networking with Business
o Apr 18: Parent Expectations and Work
o May 9: Managing for Employment Outcomes: Mission-Driven Organizational Change
o Jun 20: Personal Assistance Services in the Workplace
o Aug 15: Increasing Employment for People with Disabilities who are Homeless

You may register for the series or for single webcasts. Meet the Presenters and Register Online