A Future that Includes Employment A Workshop for Families 1 Why are we talking employment Employment Background and possibilities Seeing things in a new way Preparing for employment success ID: 931615
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A Future that Includes Employment:
A Workshop for Families
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Slide2Why are we talking employment?
Employment: Background and possibilitiesSeeing things in a new wayPreparing for employment successAddress concerns: Social Security benefitsAction stepsQuestions and connections
Remember to use your worksheet as we move along. Today’s Agenda
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Slide3What do you hope adult life will look like for your son or daughter?
WORKSHEET QUESTION 1
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Slide4Today, People with Disabilities…..
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Slide5There is still a long way to go before people with disability experience equality of opportunity in the US.Employment ratesPovertyHousing optionsSocial, recreational, relationships
A respected voiceDetermine own futuresBut There is Still Work to Be Done….
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Slide6What we are NOT trying to do: Take anything away from families and people with disabilitiesPut people at riskPush people into programs they don’t want
What we are trying to do:Help families to see value in employmentHelp families see that work is possible
Offer information and resources so families can make informed decisionsEmployment = Equality of Opportunity
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Slide7Employment: So Much Is Possible
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Slide8Current thinking and practice reflects desire to offer all people choice in being able to work and where. Legislation ensures competitive work is considered before sheltered workMany Michigan employment providers focusing efforts on community-based employmentIncreased focus on preparing students with disabilities for successful employment
Understanding Current Efforts to Promote Employment Equality
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Slide9Everyone can work!Work looks differently for everybody.Employment should be rooted in what your son or daughter wants to do
Employment: Core Concepts9
Slide1010A New Path to Employment
Slide11The State of Michigan recognizes that competitive employment within an integrated setting is the first priority and optimal outcome for persons with disabilities, regardless of level or type of disability.Michigan Executive Order 2015-15
Individual – Not in a group or enclaveIntegrated – Alongside those without disabilities, with opportunities to interactEmployment – In the general workforce, on the payroll of a business or self-employed
Minimum Wage – At or above minimum wage or at industry standard wage
“Employment First”
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Slide12- Insert quote about employment from a MI parent-It is what is expected of adultsSocializationSelf-worth (dignity)
PurposeMoneyPromotes mental healthBecause they can!Why Should Your Son or Daughter Work?
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Slide13Seeing Your Son or Daughter in a New Way
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Slide14Expectations are “quick predictions” about how much value someone’s contributions will add to the task at hand. If the value of someone’s contributions is predicted to be high, that person will receive more opportunities to contribute.
Esther Quintero - 2014
What are “Expectations”?
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Slide15Society’s perceptions about the impact of disabilityFeelings about having a son or daughter with a disabilityWhat we are told by othersThe secret is seeing that people with disabilities can do great things, and not letting other people’s ideas impact your son or daughter’s ability to make lives for themselves.
Where Do Low Expectations Come From?
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Slide16Families set the bar for how the rest of the world sees their son or daughter. Avoiding restrictive programs or placementsLives lived in the community Lives based on the dreams your son or daughter have for themselvesSeeing that risk is good and failure can be constructive
The Importance of Having High Expectations
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Slide17The Balancing Act
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Slide18Longer Runway
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Slide19Think of a couple things that you would not be successful at on your first try.
Success in employment is an ongoing process and will look different for everyone.
Hours workedTasks ToleranceRecognize and celebrate progress!!
What is Success?
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Slide20What is your son or daughter’s greatest skill or attribute?
WORKSHEET QUESTION 2
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Slide21Positive Personal Profile
HELPFUL TOOL
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Slide22Vision Statement
BUILDING A…
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Slide23Family Engagement Video
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Slide24Preparing for Employment Success
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Slide25One of the best predictors of employment success for people with disabilities is having meaningful work experiences while in high school.Informational interviewJob ShadowingVolunteeringInternshipsPaid entry-level job
The Power of Work Experiences
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Slide26Use the people you know to help find work experience opportunities.
FriendsFamilyPlaces you do business
NeighborsPeople you are in clubs with, worship with, or serve with
Using Your Networks
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Slide27Finding ways for young people to have responsibilities helps them be good employees.ChoresSchool workSoft Skills It’s OK for young people to take risks and to experience failure. The goal is to have them give a good effort.
Building Responsibility
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Slide28The high school and transition years are the perfect time to focus school programs on preparing for employment.Are skills needed for work included as goals in the IEP?Career explorationFunctional skills and soft skillsWork experiences
Quick Tip: Parent advocates can help coach you on asking for employment-focused activities in the IEP. School and Employment
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Slide29Discussing Your Concerns
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Slide30What is your greatest concern when thinking about employment for your son or daughter?
WORKSHEET QUESTION 3
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Slide31Misinformation and misunderstanding can hold us back from considering employment.People with disabilities don’t work fast enough (MYTH)
Employees with disabilities won’t be accepted by co-workers (MYTH)Sheltered work is safer than community jobs (MYTH)People who leave workshops lose their friends (MYTH)People with significant disabilities don’t need to work (MYTH)Don Lavin – Strengths at Work
Myths about Employment
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Slide32Getting students on SSI will take care of everything
People who choose work will lose disability and healthcare benefitsPeople can live independently in the community on what SSI provides
Myths about Working & Social Security Benefits
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Slide33The Intersection of Employment and Public Benefits(video)
Benefits Overview from an Expert33
Slide34What do you need to feel hopeful and energized about your son or daughter’s employment future?
WORKSHEET QUESTION 4
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Slide35Action Steps: Getting Started
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Slide36Based on the information in this workshop, what are 3 action steps you will take to help start your son or daughter on the path to employment success?
WORKSHEET QUESTION 5
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Slide37Have high expectations and set a vision for employmentCelebrate and cultivate strengths and interestsRecognize challenges and address them
As a family member, find the information and support you needTakeaways
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Slide38Questions
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