US Labor Department Announces Job Bank to Assist Workers and Employers Affected by Hurricane Katrina

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the creation of the Katrina Recovery Job Connection dedicated to connecting workers impacted by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina with employers who want to hire them. It will also support the hiring associated with critical clean-up efforts in impacted areas. The Katrina Recovery Job Connection

Online Seminar

Topic: Making the Business Connection
Presenter: John Luna, Dallas Metrocare Services

Recognized as an exemplary employment program for people with disabilities, Metrocare is noted for implementing customized employment strategies to facilitate community integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. Mr. Luna was selected to be a member of our T-TAP CRP Leadership Network based on his agency's track record of success. He is a board member and Ambassador of the Great Irving-Las Colinas Chamber and is appointed by the Governor of Texas to the State Council. Mr. Luna has practical knowledge in vocational administration, budget, program, and conversion of workshop to supported employment. View the online seminar

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

Upcoming 2006 Webcourses

Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series - [From January 16 - April 17, 2006]
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. Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs for participation! A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants who complete the course.Cost: $195 per individual.
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Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals with Mental Illness - [From January 30 - May 1, 2006]
This online course provides an extensive overview of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental illness. There will be six lessons posted every two weeks. Sessions will include information on these important topics: evidence-based practice and research base, career development, customer choice, cultural competency, marketing and job development, developing business partnerships, interagency collaboration, self-employment, workplace supports / coworker supports, social security work incentives, and funding , evidence-based practice and research base, Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs for participation! A certificate of completion will be issued to all participants who complete the course. Cost: $195 per individual.
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Working with Parents CD

This CD provides the viewer with information to assist families when preparing their sons or daughters with disabilities to work in their local communities. The multimedia CD contains audio interviews with Dale Dutton, a parent, and Suzanne Hutcheson, a T-TAP Community Rehabilitation Provider Leader. There is also a video presentation by the Dutton family highlighting Dusty Dutton's puppet business. In addition, the CD includes fact sheets, useful web links, and important contact information. Price $24.95. Order online

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