1. Announcements
Quiz 4 Today
Final for Paper 2

2. Diversity Moment

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

4. Bracketing
Employment
Jared
My ‘Disability’

5. Career Goals

6. Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace

7. Individuals with Disabilities in the Workplace

8. 2010 U.S. Census Data

9. 2010 U.S. Census Data

10. 2010 U.S. Census Data

11. 2010 U.S. Census Data

12. 2010 U.S. Census Data

13. Autism Spectrum Disorder

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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…”

18. Tim’s Place

19. 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

20. 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

21. 1970 – Parents started Entrust to support children with disabilities who, at the time, could not be served in public schools – Changes focus from “a place to go” to vocational rehabilitation 1993 – Expands programing to include employment, education, and vocational training

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

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

24. Aggies Elevated