1. 2014 Texas SILC Conference, Corpus Christi, Texas BEACH Building Expanding Abilities Capacities Horizons Reach Your Own Greatness & Get that Job Presented by: Peggy Cosner, HOCTIL Executive Director Peggy.Cosner@hoctilc.org and Carma Franco, Director of Employment & Training Carma.Franco@hoctilc.org Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, HOCTIL www.hoctilc.org

2. Things to do with a Tin Can Dwell in Possibility

3. Talents Tools Techniques “3” T-Points

4. Talents Think beyond Value Strengths Skills See the opportunities Likes

5. Willing to take Risk “It’s not the disability that places limitations on the individual-It is the individual with a disability that puts limitations on themselves.” Right to Risk

6. Self-Determination An understanding of one’s strengths and limitations together with a belief in oneself as capable and effective are essential to self- determination. When acting on the basis of these skills and attitudes, individuals have greater ability to take control of their lives and assume the role of successful adults. Field, Martin, Miller, Ward and Wehmeyer (1998)

7. Promoting Self You don’t need to change their minds about the your disabilities. You need to change their minds about you.

8. Tools  Accommodations  Flexibility  Assistive Technology – AT  Affordable  Skills  See the opportunities  What levels the playing field in the world of work

9. Accommodations IDEA vs. ADA IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act  Schools are entitlement  Accommodations' are based on the child needs ADA  Work is not an entitlement  Accommodations’ are individualized and based on the getting the job done

10.  Reasonable accommodations  Worksite Accommodations  Productivity  Ensuring equal participation ACCOMMODATIONS Help Solve situations

11. Values collision  Our own personal values sometimes dictate what we think others should do in their lives. Our values are our principles, standards, or qualities that are considered worthwhile or desirable. Coonts and Jordan, 2006  Family  Employment  Independent living

12. AT Demo Know what is out there Samples of AT that may be successful with your workplace One size does not fit all – same with jobs

13. Techniques 8 Steps to getting that job 1.Pay attention and do our homework 2.Resume and/or job application 3.Know what you are applying for 4.Presenting in a positive way 5.Attitude “it can win that job or lose it” 6.5 second speech (elevator speech) 7.Always address the employers needs 8.Always be ready, you never know who can connect you to that job

14. Empowerment-Success Life is 20% of what happens to you and 80% how you react. Make a list of what you want=outcomes What are the barriers What are your strengths and supports Create steps/direction to achieve goal Celebrate any and all success

15. This is your mission, if you accept know your competition and play ball Be Aware Social Media Job seeking is a full time job Never assume Use your contacts, friends, Always be prepared Tips for our Tree of Knowledge

16. Set yourself apart from the Crowd Be the pool or be the pole Passion Motivation Determination Fantasy High expectations!

17. Contact information Heart of Central Texas Independent Living Center, HOCTIL Belton/Waco Texas www.hoctilc.orgwww.hoctilc.org or 1-254-933-7487 Peggy Cosner, HOCTIL Executive Director - Peggy.Cosner@hoctilc.orgPeggy.Cosner@hoctilc.org Carma Franco, Director of Employment & Training - Carma.Franco@hoctilc.orgCarma.Franco@hoctilc.org “3” T-Points Tools Talents Techniques