Going to Work:
Pathways to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities
Email:
info@medallionlearning.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Adolescents and young adults with disabilities can work in their communities and it’s important
that they do so for both their own independence and the betterment of their communities. This
course, authored by Dr. Paul Wehman, provides an overview of best practices that can be used
to help students prepare for and gain competitive employment. Emphasis is placed upon preemployment transition, supported employment, and customized employment. Upon
completion of the course, educators and transition coordinators will have a better
understanding of the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other laws
which pertain to employment, best practices and various approaches to assisting a person with
a disability in their search for employment, and strategies for working with those in a position
to hire a person with a disability.
Learning Objectives
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The educator will be able to employ evidence-based practices and career development
for individuals with moderate to severe disabilities
The educator will be able apply vocational training techniques and approaches
The educator will be able to describe pre-employment transition including internships,
work study, and apprenticeships
The educator will be able implement support models for competitive employment
The educator will be able to engage employers in hiring students with special needs
The educator will be able to explain the role of vocational rehabilitation
System Features
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Self-paced learning with 24 hour access
Multi-modal, video-based instruction
An individualized learning path based on strategic assessments
Practical, actionable tools to enhance learning
Fully indexed search for quick reference and ongoing use
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Course Outline
Unit 1: Pathways to Employment: Key Issues
Importance of Work
Legislation
Vocational Rehabilitation
Career Planning & Vocational Assessments
Unit 2: Employer Connections
The Business Case for Hiring Persons with Disabilities
Diversity and Etiquette
Accommodations
Public Private Partnership
Unit 3: Student Internships
Project Search Internship Program
Start on Success Internship Program
Marriott Bridges Internships Program
Apprenticeships
Unit 4: Supported Employment
Supported Employment
Supported Employment Services
Step One: Getting to Know the Person
Step Two: Job Development
Step Three: Providing on the Job Site Training and Support
Step Four: Job Retention Services
Individual Placement and Support Model
Unit 5: Customized Employment
Customized Employment
Discovery
Customized Job Development
Individualized On the Job Supports and Follow Up
Unit 6: College and Supported Education
College and Career Readiness
Support Services
Education Models
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