Employment and integration activities should be driven by individual interests, goals, and needs. In this training, you’ll learn the basics of person-centered planning, and how it serves as the basis for the employment and community integration activities pursued by an individual. We’ll also look at how person-centered planning guides exploration and discovery activities that assist individuals in determining their preferences for employment.

Learn about how disability language relates to services provision, and the importance of providing services and supports in a way that is sensitive and responsive. You’ll also learn about the ongoing evolution of language in describing people with disabilities, the difference between person-first and identify-first, and the importance of honoring individual preferences. An introduction to Plain Language will also be provided.

Working for any employer may be difficult especially if you are not aware of what you need to know in order to be promoted. It is also difficult as a supervisor to promote staff if you are not sure if they possess the knowledge necessary to take the next step. This training breaks down the potential knowledge someone may need to have for each level of supervision.

This training will cover the most effective strategies for staff supporting individuals in employment. Ways to foster a fruitful partnership with an employer will be reviewed such as first impressions, learning company values, and adapting methods to match the environment and needs of the individual. You will learn about the critical importance of staff supplementing, not replacing, existing natural supports, the full range of support strategies, and the importance of facilitating belonging in employment and community settings.