The Elephant In the Room: A Discussion About Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities in the Workplace
Educating working individuals with serious mental health conditions (SMHC) on the Americans with Disabilities Act, communicating with employers, bridging gaps between employees and employers, and addressing workplace stigma surrounding psychiatric disabilities are all roles of supported employment professionals. This webinar, delivered by an individual with lived experience of psychiatric disability from the Center for Employment […]
Straight Talk About the ADA for Special Educators and Employment Specialists
Presenters discuss the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the role that educators and employment specialists play in transmitting information on the act to young adults entering postsecondary life. The pair discusses accommodations, existing policies, conversations with employers, and disclosure. View course on the TransCen website This training library was supported by funding from the […]
Advanced Skills in Supported Employment: A Strengths-Based Approach
The second installation of this webinar series focuses on educating supported employment specialists on what to do when working with individuals who may have gaps in their employment histories. Presenters provide instruction on how to help job seekers complete resumes that best address these gaps for employers. This is Session 2 in a 3-part Series: […]
Serious Mental Illness (SMI) 101 – A Primer for VR Professionals
Designed for providers of vocational rehabilitation services, this webinar from the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment (VRTAC-QE) intends to educate the workforce on how to support clients with serious mental health conditions (SMHCs) in finding and maintaining employment. The training primes vocational rehabilitation providers on how to best support clients with SMHCs, […]