UPCOMING WEBINARS

Employer Engagement: Our Impact on the Employer’s Bottom Line
June 6th │ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST
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This webinar will describe the positive impact that Employment Specialists have on the operations of local employers and how to manage the employer engagement process to achieve stronger employer relationships.  The presentation is intended to foster coordination and commitment amongst employment staff who work with local employers to offer consistent, quality employment services.  This presentation of employer’s perspective on our services is based on the U.S. Dept. of Labor, Office on Disability and Employment Policy (ODEP) Employer Economic Impact Study.  This interactive webinar will emphasize the importance of developing the skills in our Employment Specialists to be effective when working with employers which can lead to successful careers providing community-based employment services. 
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Defining Economic Impact and Benefits to Employers
  • Describing possible Employer Economic Impact and Benefits of Employment Programs including Customized Employment
  • Strategies to Support and Develop Employer Engagement Skills in our Staff

​Planning for the Elimination of 14c
June 29th │ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CST
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The State of Illinois has called for a phase out of the utilization of using a 14(c) certificate to pay individuals with disabilities less than minimum wage by July 1, 2024, if not before.  This webinar will highlight a Rhode Island provider who successfully eliminated the use of their 14c certificate, the strategies used during the pre-planning phase through the closing of their sheltered workshop and the transformation of their services to 100% community based.
Learning Objectives:
  • How to plan for the phasing out and elimination of a 14c certificate
  • Communication strategies to individuals, families, and other stakeholders- ways to handle resistance
  • Tools and strategies that support the transformation to 100% community- based services.

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Building Organizational Capacity: The Critical Role of Job Coaches

Employers have increasing workforce need. A lot of people with disabilities want jobs. BUT…there are just not enough job coaches to go around! Agencies that invest time and attention on developing the knowledge, attitude, and skills of their job coaches build their organizational capacity to meet local workforce needs and increase competitive integrated employment outcomes.

Wisconsin Act 323 (aka the Partners with Business initiative) has been supporting capacity building strategies with employers and service providers since 2017. Shannon Webb has been providing training and technical assistance to Act 323 grantees, including Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin (NCW). Goodwill NCW has been building their capacity through the Partners with Business initiative by fostering increased growth, independence and inclusivity for the people they support at work and improving job coaching and case management practices. During this webinar, they will share insights about:

• Why enhancing job coach competency is critical to organizational capacity building efforts
• Best practice strategies for building job coach competencies
• Engaging employers, participants and families in understanding the role of the job coach

Reaching Goals with Remote Supports: It’s Much More Than Technology
Available On Demand

Think Remote Supports is just about technology? Think again! Discover the human element of Remote Supports services and continue to provide the highest levels of care. Facing administrative time and workforce constraints? We can help! Identify scenarios where using Remote Supports makes sense and how straightforward it is to get started with Night Owl Support Systems.

Effective Grassroots Engagement to Influence State Policy
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During this webinar, attendees will learn from the presenters on the best, most effective ways of engaging with legislators in this hybrid online/in-person environment. The learning objectives from this webinar include:

- Understanding the time/issue demands on lawmakers;
- How best to engage your legislator(s) on complex topics, including breaking down complex issues;
- Importance of staying engaged with lawmakers over time to maintain trust and credibility;

TaylorUhe LLC is known for its strategy-driven approach to lobbying, the ethical manner in which it carries out assignments and the importance of regular accountability to clients. Its high degree of success in handing complex legislative issues is a direct result of these attributes and the skills and experience of its principals. The Taylor Uhe team includes experts with decades of experience advocating to Illinois administrations and the General Assembly. IARF has retained the expert advice and counsel of Taylor Uhe since 2008.
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