Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment.
Sometimes it can be difficult to know how much to support your children into work. You might get some push back from them, but if you can demonstrate that you are helping them to become more independent by having some money coming in for the things they would like to buy, or so that they can one-day live independently, they might be more receptive. This session will give you tips to help you as a parent to support your child in identifying their strengths, help them understand how to self-advocate for their needs and what kind of jobs they can start applying for straight away.
Career coaching is evolving rapidly in a more competitive, weirder, and less personal job search landscape. Meanwhile, we help clients navigate the modern job market with all its technical tasks, networking challenges, and stress. In Part 1, we explored ways to use the modern resume as the foundation for every step in the job search process – from targeting jobs to networking.
This workshop dives into the real coaching dilemmas that can keep you up at night: the client who can’t see their own value or doesn’t want to seem fake, who is losing track of targeted resumes, or who struggles with consistently describing themselves for networking and with social finesse. How do you work with, instead of against, resume ATS (Applicant Tracking Software)? Drawing from your submitted questions and tough scenarios, this interactive session gives proven answers and opens up collaborative brainstorming. Come ready to collaborate, problem-solve, and leave with time-tested strategies. This is where theory meets the messy, beautiful reality of coaching real people through career transitions. Advanced registration is required.
Este seminario web está diseñado para ayudar a familias de jóvenes con discapacidades a entender cómo prepararse para el primer empleo. Se hablará sobre cómo identificar intereses, crear un resumé, practicar entrevistas, entender las acomodaciones en el trabajo y cómo apoyar a sus hijos para que tengan éxito en el mundo laboral.
Presentadora: Nathaly Silva especialista bilingüe en WI FACETS. Soy mama de un niño con una discapacidad, él tiene Autismo y es no verbal y se lo difícil que puede ser navegar la educación especial por eso pienso que aprender lo más que se pueda sobre la condición de sus hijos y sobre la educación especial puede ayudar mucho para ser un mejor defensor de sus hijos
This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment. Advanced registration is required.
Understanding how working affects SSI and SSDI is important. This session will explore the differences between these two programs and explain the work incentives and protections built into each, so you can make informed choices without risking your benefits.
We’ll walk you through key rules and safety nets that let you work while keeping the support you need.
In this session, we’ll cover:
• The difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
• How you can work and keep benefits, depending on which program you’re in
• What the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit means for your income
• How Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) can help reduce countable income
• A breakdown of the work incentive phases for SSDI, including the Trial Work Period
• Steps to take if you’re thinking about working or returning to work
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring strategies to support job retention for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn to identify common barriers to sustained employment, gain an understanding of the conceptual framework and key interventions of the PRIME project, and explore methods for evaluating program effectiveness. This session is ideal for professionals working in disability services, workforce development, and program evaluation.
This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment.
Yes, your child can work and still receive SSI benefits and Medicaid! Unfortunately, many families think otherwise, thanks to some common myths that can create unnecessary obstacles to your child’s employment goals. This session will explain how these benefits work, where to go for help and support with benefits and career planning, and how employment and long-term career success can, and should, be a part of any graduate’s transition plan who wishes to pursue employment.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) works to ensure that Americans with disabilities have opportunities to build careers, contribute their talent, and achieve economic mobility. A central part of this mission is providing employers and others with practical, high-quality services and resources that translate policy into practice and help organize supports that lead to success for disabled American workers and employers. This virtual outreach event will highlight the services and resources provided by the Job Accommodation Network and the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability to empower workers with disabilities and help employers and policymakers set high expectations, retain talent, and put productivity enhancing accommodation practices into action in today’s evolving workplace.
This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment.
In this workshop, Parent to Parent will talk about working in the community and learning more about competitive integrated employment (CIE).
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