Florida Center for Inclusive Communities

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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.

Click here to view the flyer as a PDF. Feel free to share with your constituents.

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Webinars Archive

Thumbnail	Webinar Topic	Presenter(s)	Date	Link
	Supporting Neurodivergent Clients in Hiring	Dejannae Lange, Ph.D. Industrial-Organizational Practioner	March 6, 2026 12 Noon-1:00 PM EST
	APSE Cpllaboration Summit 2026		Feb. 25-27, 2026 Hyatt Place St. Augustine, Vilano Beach
	Understanding the Mental Health Challenges Autistics Often Face	Charnell Widnall, MA. Licesnsed Mental Health Counselor and Founder of Austism Spectrum Counseling	Jan. 23, 2026 12 Noon-1:00 PM EST
	From Awareness to Action: What Every Job Coach Should Know About Neuro Inclusive Hiring	Silvia Gil M.S. Ed. Founder of Neuro Consulting Solutions, PEERS Certified	Nov. 14, 2025 10:00-11:30 AM EST
	Social Security and Job Seekers		Oct. 17 and Oct.24, 2025 12PM EST
	Self-Employment and Disability Inclusion	Panel Discussion Monica Doyle, Sonia Clark-Rosier, Ed.S. and Others	Sept. 19, 2025 12 Noon EST
	Navigating Disability Services by Goodwill Industries of SWFL	Jessica Tursi Director of Disability Services and Navigation Pathways to Opportunity	May 27, 2025 7-8PM EDT
	Disability Employment Awareness All Year	Denise R. Barnes, M.A. FCIC/CARD-USF	May 6, 2025 12 Noot EDT	View
	Revealing the Secret Behind Essential Skills	Cody Clark	April 25, 2025 12 Noot EDT	View
	Job Development 101	Sandra Block, Research Associate at Institute on Disabilities and Careers	March 18, 2025 11:00 AM EDT	View
	FL SAND Fellows: Working People with Disabilities	Amanda "Mandy" Ranochak Chatequa Pinkston Michelle Zeman	March 4, 2025 11:40 AM EDT	View
	Transition Away from Sheltered Employment: What We Know and What We Can Do	Sandra Block, Research Associate at Institute on Disabilities and Careers	Jan. 21, 2025 11:00 AM EDT	View
	What are OJT, WBLE, and PWE?	Devin O'Connor, Tony Salvaggio, and Roy Kirchner	Nov 5, 2024 12:00 PM EDT	View
	Matt Weihmuller, Jazz Instructor, Patel Conservatory	Matt Weihmuller, "Sax Matt"	Sept 24, 2024 12:00 PM EDT	Coming Soon
	"Think Higher. Think College." Transition to College: Educators Can Make it Happen!	Danie Roberts-Dahn,	Sept 17, 2024 12:00 PM EDT	View
	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
	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	View
	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
	Using Evidence-Based Technology Applications	Kerri Morse, Ed.D. and Emily Danciu-Grosso	January 16, 2024 4:30 PM EDT	View
	VR's Business Relations Program: Business is Our Customer	Michael Kiser	December 19, 2023 4:30 PM EDT
	IDD Employment & Internship Success: Project SEARCH	Christine Iglesias & Ann Atknis	November 21, 2023 12 PM EDT
	FDDC Grassroots Public Forum	Various Presenters	September 19, 2023 4:30 PM EDT
	The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace	Juliette Gudknecht	October 17, 2023 12 PM EDT
	Professional Development Featuring The Division of Blind Services	Jean Fiore, M. Ed.	July 18, 2023	View
	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
	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