Our Programs
Career Connect
Preparing adults with disabilities for employment in their chosen career paths.
Employment and Income
Creating inclusive workplaces for people with differing abilities.
Low societal expectations of individuals with I/DD foster job discrimination. Other challenges for individuals with I/DD include a lack of work experience prior to leaving school. They may need long-term supports that aren't available and have difficulty navigating the service delivery system. Requirements related to employment include:
- Opportunities for post-secondary education, including college and vocational training, to gain knowledge and skills to allow people to get better jobs
- Ongoing planning to promote job advancement and career development
- Fair and reasonable wages and benefits
- Opportunities for self-employment and business ownership
- Ability to explore new career directions over time
- Opportunities to work and increase earnings and build assets without losing eligibility for needed public benefits
Career Connect
Advocacy for Employment Support Services
Our Career Connect adult employment program works to prepare adults with disabilities for employment in their chosen career paths. Some of our conference attendees are exploring vocations for the first time, while others are ready to apply to and interview for jobs. Career Connect helps attendees understand and articulate their unique talents through workshops and exploratory exercises. Training includes identifying career goals, navigating job search sites and applications, workplace etiquette, dressing for success, mock interviews, and more! Our presenters and trainers are business professionals dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces for people with differing abilities.
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What We've Accomplished
425
Families We Serve
$39,500
Giving Back To The Community
Over 150
Volunteers
