Registration support
Tracy Miller
Data Management Specialist
Family Employment Awareness Training for Adults (FEAT-A)
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- place On Zoom and at RIPIN, 300 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 300, Warwick
The Sherlock Center provides a FREE, hybrid opportunity to learn about employment possibilities for adults with developmental disabilities, their family members, and professionals who support them. Attendees must attend both sessions.
Each session will be a live, interactive training offered in person at RIPIN, 300 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 300, Warwick, and virtually through Zoom from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Nov. 4 and 18.
Course content
Session 1: Building the dream of employment
- Introduction to employment in Rhode Island
- Supported and customized employment
- Outside-the-box employment possibilities
- Self-employment
Action item 1: Strength-based career mapping guide
- Draws from whole life experiences
- Focuses on strength of jobseeker, with consideration for support
Session 2: Putting the dream to work
- Panel of adults successfully employed in Rhode Island
- Contributing to the employment process
- Office of Rehabilitation Services
- Division of Developmental Disabilities
Action item 2: Plan for employment
- Prioritize interest for Discovery and Exploration
- Create 6-month Action Plan for employment
All participants receive:
- Training materials and resources.
- Opportunity to network with families, employees, and entrepreneurs.
- Knowledge of state, federal and community resources that support employment.
Reasonable accommodation/language request:
If you need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., ASL interpreter), materials in an alternate format (e.g. large print) or information in a language other than English to fully participate in this event, please indicate your request on the registration form.