Employment

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Employment Webinars

Join our vibrant and engaged virtual learning community every third Tuesday of the month. We will also feature quarterly Lunch n Learns. Feel free to participate in discussions, share experiences, and receive technical assistance in the application of strategies, resources, and best practices to increase employment of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

All viewers are eligible to receive certificates of attendance. If you do not have access to a computer with speakers, utilize the Zoom phone number meeting ID/Password, provided upon registration. Closed Captioning provided. Please contact Denise R. Barnes, MA, FCIC Employment Coordinator at 813-974-2581 or at drbarnes@usf.edu if other accommodation needs are warranted or if you have any questions.

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What are OJT, WBLE, and PWE? Devin O'Connor,
Tony Salvaggio, and
Roy Kirchner
Nov 5, 2024 Open

 

 

     



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Matt Weihmuller, Jazz Instructor,
Patel Conservatory
Matt Weihmuller,
"Sax Matt"
Sept 24, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
TBA

"Think Higher. Think College." Transition to College: Educators Can Make it Happen!

Danie Roberts-Dahn,
Sept 17, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
TBA

Autism Inclusion Series 2024: Autism in College

Recruiting Student Autistic Self-Advocates!
Be a panelist. Read flyer for details.

Dr. Kerry Magro,
Dr. Amanda Alonzo,
Andrew Komarow
Plus participating student panelists!
April 4, 2024
11:30 AM EDT

Learn How EmployU is Supporting Floridians with I/DD Obtain and Maintain Employment flyer thumbnail

Self-Advocacy to Increase Employment Related Skills for College Students with Intellectual Disability

Kiera Anderson and Kelly David April 2, 2024
12:00 PM EDT
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Learn How EmployU is Supporting Floridians with I/DD Obtain and Maintain Employment

Keith Bourkney, Marci Vanriper, Ryan Beidelman March 19, 2024
4:30 PM EDT
TBA

Diverse Group Of Colleagues Celebrating Business Success

Using Evidence-Based Technology Applications

Kerri Morse, Ed.D. and Emily Danciu-Grosso January 16, 2024
4:30 PM EDT
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Diverse Group Of Colleagues Celebrating Business Success

VR's Business Relations Program: Business is Our Customer

Michael Kiser December 19, 2023
4:30 PM EDT
TBA

Diverse Group Of Colleagues Celebrating Business Success

IDD Employment & Internship Success: Project SEARCH

Christine Iglesias & Ann Atknis November 21, 2023
12 PM EDT
TBA

Diverse Group Of Colleagues Celebrating Business Success

FDDC Grassroots Public Forum

Various Presenters September 19, 2023
4:30 PM EDT
TBA

Diverse Group Of Colleagues Celebrating Business Success

The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Juliette Gudknecht October 17, 2023
12 PM EDT
TBA

Jean Fiore

Professional Development Featuring The Division of Blind Services

Jean Fiore, M. Ed. July 18, 2023 View

Emily Wilson

Assistive Technology at Work: Tools for Independence

Emily Wilson, B.A., ATP March 3, 2023 View

Individualized Transition to Adulthood Project: A Model for Improving Post-Secondary Outcomes for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Dayna Lynn Holbel, MEd October 5, 2022 View

Wendy Vance

Finding Success in Employment

Wendy Duckworth Vance, MS Ed, CRC August 16, 2022 View

Reimagining Talents and Supports: Current Realities and Future Visions in the State of Florida

Kathy Davis April 28, 2022 View

What COVID Has Taught Us About Employers’ Ability to Accommodate Employees with Disabilities

Olivia Babis April 28, 2022 View

Vocational Fit Assessment:
Optimizing worker- Job Fit

Elizabeth Kennelly-Smith
Megan Betche, Ed.S.
April 28, 2022 View

Eileen Hoffman Hafer UMatter
Program - Inclusive Post-Secondary Program Education

Jayme Joslyn, Ed.D. April 28, 2022 View

Supporting Community Success
Through Positive Supports

Beth Boone October 7, 2021 View

Real Work for Real Wages

Alex, Rori Becker,
Phyllis Guthman,
Christopher Wright
September 21, 2021 View

Looking Beyond the Pandemic

Natalie Jean,
Arizona Jenkins III,
Mindy Stevens,
Wendy Vance
August 27, 2021 View

Amazon: All Abilities Opportunity

Brian Dickerson August 17, 2021 View

Employment Supports That Work

Various January 20, 2021 View

FCIC Employment Virtual Conference: Talent Actualized!

TalentAbout the Conference:
FCIC’s Employment Virtual Conference is an online interactive training opportunity for rehabilitation and employment professionals, educators, employers, policymakers, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), family members, and anyone interested in promoting successful employment for individuals with I/DD. The conference is held online over the course of one day and offers sessions tailored to meet the needs and interests of a diverse audience. For more information about next year's conference, please contact Denise R. Barnes.

To watch 2023's conference, click on any of the following sessions below:

Job Development Modules: Under Development

Collaborative on Discovery and Innovation in Employment (CODIE): Training Modules in Customized Job Development
Provided by: Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC) & Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC)

These customized job development modules for individuals with developmental disabilities provide teachers, family members, support professionals, and individuals with disabilities with critical information on the following:
  • Identify potential jobs that are a match to the job seeker/employee.
  • Approach potential employers.
  • Help the employee be successful on the job.
  • Address the needs of both the job seeker and the employer.
Module Topics:
  • Overview of Customized Employment and Discovery
  • The Vocational Profile
  • Developing the Plan for Customized Employment
  • Developing a Job Portfolio
  • Researching and Visiting Targeted Businesses
  • Marketing Tools to Support Job Development
  • Negotiating with Employers and Meeting the Job Seeker
  • Job Analysis
  • Ongoing Job Support
Each module ranges from 15-25 minutes to complete. Many of the modules include a short quiz or learning check to help the participant reflect on what was learned.
Certificate of Completion available after successful completion of all modules.
Note: The modules must be completed in sequential order. Once you have completed all modules, you will be able to go back to review any of them again.

First Time Registration Instructions
You only need to register with our system once to access any of our FCIC online webinars and modules.
  • Click on the link below.
  • Create a log in (email address) and password. (Be sure to enter your email address correctly.)
  • An automated confirmation email will be sent to your email, containing the login link used to view the modules.
DD Council These modules were sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.