Individual and Family Forum - January 9, 2012, 1 - 3 PM
Sponsored by the Sentinel Project
The Sherlock Center on Disabilities is writing its next five (5) year plan. The Sentinel Project welcomes individuals, family members, and advocates to the forum to share what is important to Rhode Islanders. Your input will help us to develop our goals and activities for the next five years. RSVP by January 6th.
Sherlock Center on Disabilities Receives NPDC Grant to Implement Evidence Based Practices in Early Intervention
The Sherlock Center/ RI College was awarded a two year NPDC grant that provides technical assistance to promote the use of evidence based practices in the home and community based early intervention model in Rhode Island. The grant also provides support for State TA providers to build state-level capacity through continued professional development. It was the first time that this grant was awarded entirely to a State Part C (Early Intervention) system. Learn more. 158 kb (PDF) Employment
JobTIPS for Successful Employment
The National Institute of Mental Health announced the launch of JobTIPS, a free, web-based program aimed at helping youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other disabilities develop and maintain skills needed for successful employment. The JobTIPS website presents text, audio and video related to seeking and applying for jobs, managing work responsibilities and interactive with co-workers. It also offers resources for educators, job coaches, clinicians and transition coordinators who support individuals with ASD as they transition out of high school into work or other post-secondary activities.
Internships - The On-Ramp to Employment - A Guide for Students with Disabilities
This guide from the National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth provides a detailed roadmap to help students with disabilities get an internship. Internships give students an introduction to the world of work and are an important step toward getting an ideal job in their career field of choice.
Getting the Most from Employment Services: Your guide to entering or returning to the workforce 630 kb (PDF)
This Guide is designed to help individuals with disabilities that are entering or returning to the workforce to choose those agency that best match the individuals support needs and career goals. The Guide provides a list of sample questions when interviewing agency staff and individuals receiving services.
Scaling up for Self-Determination
Scaling up for Self-Determination refers to many processes and procedures that help organizations at the community, state, and national level to sustain best and evidence-based practices in self-determination over time. These policy and organizational supports for self-determination occur through a number of initiatives by a variety of stakeholders which are highlighted on this Gateway to Self-Determination Web Portal.
Self Advocates: My Voice My Choice Video
Self-advocates tell in their own words, "What is Self-Determination and Why is it Important" -- the first in a series of topic-related videos for the National Gateway to Self-Determination.
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