The RISE To The Top! Inclusive Postsecondary Education Pilot Program located at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) worked with the Mayor of the City of Hattiesburg (where USM is located...Read more
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Access to paid employment while in college for students with ID is critical to preparing students to enter careers upon graduation. Inclusive college program staff play a vital role in students...Read more
In 2013, California enacted an Employment First policy that prioritized competitive integrated employment as the first option and preferred outcome for adults with developmental disabilities....Read more
This 4-page booklet was created by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered for people with intellectual disabilities. It is written in plain language. It includes basic information people need to know...Read more
This resource will help you create an "elevator speech", or short and concise description that can be used to inform elected officials, business and community leaders and others who you want to...Read more
This Grab and Go Practice #13 is part of a series helping students, parents, teachers, and job developers create customized employment opportunities for students with disabilities. This issue...Read more
This Grab and Go Practice #12 is part of a series helping students, parents, teachers, and job developers create customized employment opportunities for students with disabilities. This issue...Read more
This Grab and Go Practice #11 is part of a series helping students, parents, teachers, and job developers create customized employment opportunities for students with disabilities. This issue...Read more
This Grab and Go Practice is part of a series helping students, parents, teachers, and job developers create customized employment opportunities for students with disabilities. This issue outlines...Read more
This article discusses how agencies representing jobseekers with disabilities should approach businesses and market their clients by using a strengths based approach rather than focusing on...Read more