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Sharing my View of the World: Tucker’s Story

This session shows you the journey Tucker Collins took to find his dream job as a photographer. We will look at his emerging business and current work as a photographer for the Worcester Red Sox. In addition, we’ll talk about the steps you can take with your program participants to help them discover what they […]

Mental Wellness Practices for Everyone

Everyone deserves tools to support their mental wellness, and in this course, we’ll dive into how mental wellness impacts every part of our lives—from how we work to how we connect with others. We’ll explore the importance of recognizing when our mental health needs attention, and how building strong habits can lead to more success […]

Advocacy through Storytelling

Storytelling is an impactful way to spread awareness. People telling their stories adds depth to an issue that numbers can’t. This webinar will review storytelling as a form of advocacy, provide a way to put your story together, and share how to arrange your story for different audiences. Presenters: Jenny Crook and Ryan Riggs Jenny […]

How I Turned to YouTube for Autism Advocacy

Noah will share his experience creating income from his interests as an autistic man. Known online as NoahTheOtter, his YouTube channel continues to grow. Have you ever thought about using the information that's constantly floating around in your mind as a means of starting your own career? Listen to my tale of how I started […]

How to Advocate with Legislators

Come learn the basics of legislative advocacy, with a focus on how you can make the biggest impact. Most of us have felt intimidated by legislators at some point in our advocacy journey. We’re here to give you the tools you need to feel empowered and make a difference! No experience is needed to attend […]

Building Resilience: Mental Wellness Practices in Supported Employment and Community Inclusion Services

Self Care and Mental Wellness Practices are billable practices YOU can incorporate into the Community Inclusion and Supported Employment services you provide. Come learn practical tools for billable Mental Wellness Practices in 3 areas: Discovery Community Inclusion Job Development and Job Coaching Services Presenter: Heather Evans Heather Evans is rooted in the intrinsic worth of […]

Dual Diagnosis in Employment Settings

At least one third of individuals with developmental disabilities experience co-occurring mental health conditions. In this series presentation, characteristics of dual diagnosis will be discussed along with challenges in supporting employment. Practical tips for supporting employment for people with a dual diagnosis will be discussed along with future considerations. Presenter: Laura O'Rourke Behavioral BridgesLaura is […]

Community Networking

In this session we will look at ways to increase your network. We know that networking can feel uncomfortable, and we want to increase your confidence and get you thinking about it in a different way. Presenter: Paula Collins Paula Collins is the Assistant Vice President of Employment at WORK Inc. She manages a team […]

Invisible Disabilities: Unmasking Your True Self

Many professionals have invisible disabilities that go undisclosed. These professionals bring unique strengths and skills and help diversify the workplace. Invisible disabilities can bring challenges to a person’s success in their work. Come and learn from David Murahashi and CJ Webb as they share their experiences of what it is like to have invisible disabilities […]

Welcome Aboard: Best Practices for Effective Onboarding

Many organizations struggle with high turnover and disengaged employees due to ineffective onboarding. Traditional onboarding often focuses too much on paperwork, neglecting integration and engagement. Join Anne-Marie Lake for "Onboarding for Cultivation and Retention" to discover how effective onboarding can transform new hires into productive team members. Learn the four essential "C's" and best practices […]