Facilitating and ADA Compliant Interview & Employer Idea Exchange – A Business to Business Forum June 17, 2009
Presenter: Chris Rancourt Bruzzi, Assistant State ADA Coordinator, RI Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
HR professionals and managers want to hire the best person for the job. Title 1 (Employment) of the American’s with Disabilities Act provides guidance on how to facilitate an objective interview to minimize the potential for discrimination. Come learn the Do’s and Don’ts for conducting an ADA compliant interview and increase your ability to hire the best person for the job! Employers sometimes need a safe place to discuss issues and obtain guidance related to hiring and retaining employees that have disability. During this forum attendees can pose questions and exchange experiences, strategies and information.
Printable Workshop Description and Registration Form 262 kb (PDF) Online Registration Form
Supporting Meaningful Employment: 85 kb (PDF)
A Person-Centered Approach to Career Planning, Job Development, and Retention
This interactive, multi-day training is focused on best practices in person-centered employment services. Topics include: Career Planning,
Job Development, Job Coaching, ORS SE Report Writing, Community and Web-based Resources, RI Labor Market Information, Job
Creation/Restructuring, and SSA Work Incentives. The next session begins Fall 2009.
Summer Course: Using Effective Practices with Children who have Low Incidence Disabilities or Other Disabilities that Significantly Affect Function - This workshop provides an overview of effective school practices that improve the outcomes achieved by students who have low incidence or other disabilities that significantly affect function. Research and effective practices, Rhode Island examples, and guidance about designing and implementing effective programs for each of the listed topics and populations will be discussed. Two sessions are offered. Registration must be completed online at www.ric.edu/cess. Follow the directions provided with the course description.
Self-Directed Community Supports: Managing Self-Directed Supports for Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesRegistration is Closed
This is the first in a series of trainings the Sherlock Center will offer to family members and others interested in guiding individuals and families in using Self-Directed Supports through RI’s Division of Developmental Disabilities. This training will address skills and tools needed to choose and manage the self-directed option.
Introduction to Early Intervention 75.8 kb (PDF)
This introductory training covers topics critical to understanding the Early Intervention community in Rhode Island, including the values embedded in the EI system and the federal and state laws which serve as the foundation for EI services. This training is geared for all newly
employed EI personnel hired within the last six months and is free of charge.
A Leadership Series: What YOU Need to Know Now! Survival Skills for New School Administrators
This 10-session course explores critical issues in public education, particularly current special education
laws and regulations, and what they require administrators to know and do. The next course begins
Fall 2009.
Certification as Special Educator of Children with Severe
Disabilities (Series) 42.1 kb (PDF)
In partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Education Office, the Sherlock Center has created an opportunity for public school
teachers to pursue certification as a Special Educator of Children with Severe Disabilities. A recently funded Personnel Preparation
Grant (obtained by the Sherlock Center) will provide partial tuition support for a cohort of teachers. The Sherlock Center is
providing instruction, on site technical assistance, and other resources. The next cohort will start in November 2009.
Educator Externship
The RI Department of Education partners with the Sherlock Center at RI College to offer graduate credit to Educators completing an Educator Externship. For information on completing an Educator Externship, contact Donna Hutson at (401) 822-9499, ext. 285.
Inclusion institutes provide the
opportunity for school personnel and parents to work in teams in planning for inclusion of individual children
who have developmental disabilities. Lead by Tony Antosh, these one-day institutes address barriers to meaningful inclusion.
Teams usually consist of the child's parents, a special educator, teaching assistants, therapists,
and others. Most teams also include either a principal or a special education director. Each Institute
consists of one full day; meals are included.
Dates listed for 2008-2009. 26.9 kb (PDF)
Asset Development Conference - Strategies & Resources to Help Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Achieve Greater Economic Independence
June 19, 2009
Keynote Presenter: Michael Morris
This full-day conference, which includes multiple breakout sessions and exhibits, provides information on strategies and resources to help people with developmental disabilities and their families to improve their financial futures and achieve greater economic independence. Guest speakers include the Honorable David Ciccilini, Mayor of Providence and Chairperson of the National Mayors Committee on Poverty, and Congressman James Langevin. Space is still available. Registeration extended.
Do you know an Outstanding Employer that should be recognized for employing an ORS client?
The Office of Rehabilitation Services welcomes nominations to the 11th Rhode Island Employer Honor Roll
Employer nominations sought for their excellence in hiring and retention of an employee
who is/was funded through any Employment Service from Office of Rehabilitation Services. Nominated employers will be added to the 2009 RI Employer Honor Roll. In addition, Achievement Awards will be presented in the categories of Advancement, Job Accommodation, Integration, Longevity, and Champion.
Traineeship/Fellowships offered through the Sherlock Center are designed to prepare
individuals from varying academic disciplines to be future leaders in the disability field. Opportunities
are typically available in the disciplines of special education, school psychology, social work, early childhood,
rehabilitation counseling, and other academic areas that impact the lives of individuals with disabilities
and their families. We are seeking prospective students (a) who are competent, (b) who have personal experience
with individuals who have a disability, (c) who are committed to a career supporting individuals who have a
disability or their families, and (d) who see themselves as future leaders. For specific information about
traineeship opportunities for 2008/2009,
contact Keri Rossi krossi@ric.edu.
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