Announcements Quiz 4 Today Final for Paper 2

Diversity Moment

Working with Individuals with Disabilities Mitchell Rhodes, M.S.

Bracketing Employment Jared My ‘Disability’

Career Goals

Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc_K9c24R5o&feature=youtu.be

Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIMvSGSga9M&feature=youtu.be

2010 U.S. Census Data

2010 U.S. Census Data

2010 U.S. Census Data

2010 U.S. Census Data

2010 U.S. Census Data

Autism Spectrum Disorder

People-First Language Type of language that is aimed to avoid perceived and subconscious dehumanization when discussing people with disabilities. Basic idea is to impose a sentence structure that names the person first and the condition second i.e. disabled people vs. people with disabilities The speaker is expected to internalize the idea of a disability as a secondary attribute, not a characteristic of a person’s identity. People-first language first appeared in 1988 as a recommendation of advocacy groups in the United States As part of people-first language, using disabilities in a derogatory fashion is unacceptable. i.e. don’t use of retarded a substitute of lame, dumb, stupid, etc.

Strengths-Based Practices A clear shift to seeing the potential in the individual/family Avoids labeling and assumes power in the individual to help themselves as well as casting service providers as partners rather than experts, authorities, initiators and directors of the change process. This shift means working with and facilitating rather than fixing, pointing to health rather than dysfunction, turning away from limiting labels and diagnosis to wholeness and well-being.

Strengths Based Practices: Core Principles Absolute belief that every person has potential and it is their unique strengths and capabilities that will determine their story What we focus on becomes one’s reality – focus on strength, not labels – seeing challenges as capacity fostering The language we use creates our reality Belief that change is inevitable – all individuals have the urge to succeed, to explore the world around them and to make themselves useful to others and their communities Positive change occurs in the context of authentic relationships – people need to know someone cares and will be there unconditionally for them

Strengths Based Practices: Core Principles Person’s perspective of reality is primary (their story) – we’re not the expert People have more confidence and comfort to journey to the future when they are invited to start with what they already know Capacity building is a process and a goal It is important to value differences and the essential need to collaborate – effective collaborative, inclusive and participatory process – “it takes a village…”

Tim’s Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6He0FWoFj0

Funding and Important Terms Transition Students Grants DDA Developmental Disabilities Administration Community Access Pre-Vocational Group Supported Employment Individual Supported Employment Individual Technical Assistance DVR Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Training Vocational Assessment Job Placement Community Based Assessments

Mission Entrust Community Services is committed to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by promoting education, employment, and healthcare options that foster integration in to their community. Vision Our vision is that the presence of people with disabilities is accepted by individuals, businesses and organizations as a normal and valued part of community life. We want people with disabilities and their families to have access to the necessary information and services to encourage the same quality of life available to the general community Values Strengthen long-term employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Encourage the transition into adulthood for youth with disabilities. Empower families living with adult children with disabilities. Build a more welcoming community for people with disabilities

1970 – Parents started Entrust to support children with disabilities who, at the time, could not be served in public schools. 1981 – Changes focus from “a place to go” to vocational rehabilitation 1993 – Expands programing to include employment, education, and vocational training

Diversity in Disabilities Physical Disabilities Intellectual Disabilities Psychological Disabilities Homelessness Substance Abuse Veterans Criminal History

Working with Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families Balancing Act Boundaries Social Physical Emotional Advocacy Accommodations

Aggies Elevated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auIYOb_rptQ#action=share