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Call for Proposals Employment Virtual Conference: Talent Actualized!

Future Ready: Empowering Youth to Actualize Their Talent

2026 EVC: Talent Actualized!

Tuesday, May 26

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST!

FCIC’s Employment Virtual Conference, is a dynamic online training event designed for rehabilitation and employment professionals, educators, employers, policymakers, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and others committed to advancing inclusive employment opportunities. For more information, please contact Denise R. Barnes.

Conference Agenda Time Session 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Introductions and Welcome 8:45 - 9:45 AM School‑Based Programs: Microenterprises & Community‑Based Learning 9:45 AM − 9:50 AM Break 9:50 AM − 10:45 AM Project 10: Power Walk From Secondary Transition Planning to Postsecondary Success: Resources That Open Doors! 10:45 AM - 10:50 AM Break 10:50 AM - 11:50 AM Day Hab / Day Program/Employment - Respect/MTC/ARC/Workplace readiness and soft skills 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM Morning wrap-up and Q&A 12:00PM - 1:00 PM Lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Think College / Think (Postsecondary Pathways) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PM CNCH Broward County 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Work Readiness for Youth with IDD in Florida - LAUNCH 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Wrap‑Up, Survey, & CEUs *Please note that the schedule is subject to change.

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Resource Guide: These resources are designed to support inclusive hiring practices and foster meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with I/DD.

This guide includes:

  • Changing Expectations White Paper
  • DIVE-VRT Application and Program Overview
  • Disability Employment Awareness Toolkit
  • Apprenticeship Toolkit

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