EMPLOYMENT FORUM
The Employment Forum is a gathering of representatives from the Philadelphia IDS employment
provider agencies, the Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO), the Office of Vocational
Rehabilitation (OVR), and parent representation to promote employment and share information,
ideas, and expertise. There continues to be a need to promote employment as the preferred
option, especially since most adults in our culture have jobs and draw a measure of their identity
from work.
The Employment Forum meets every other month from 10 AM to 12 PM at various locations
throughout the Philadelphia area.
The Employment Forum is a way to…………
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network with each other
work together
bring and share information
discuss how we can educate stakeholders
focus on a Philosophy of Work
share successes and brainstorm solutions
discuss funding for Community Integrated Employment
emphasize the future
grapple with system issues
share information and ideas using Internet technology
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Employment Forum is to promote the philosophy of work and employment for
all individuals with disabilities within the Philadelphia area by exchanging information and
facilitating communication between the employment forum and the community, influencing and
shaping policies, and educating employers to the advantages of hiring people with disabilities.
For more information about the Employment Forum, please contact Len Kravitz of Philadelphia
IDS at 215-685-5976 or leonard.kravitz@phila.gov.
7/2014