SPRING TRAINING CONFERENCE Saturday, April 16th,

Transcript:SPRING TRAINING CONFERENCE Saturday, April 16th,:
SPRING TRAINING CONFERENCE Saturday, April 16th, 2016 Hyatt Regency Bethesda WELCOME . . . REVIEWING OUR DAY Introductions What is the NCSRC? Why are we here? What should you expect? Maximizing the SRC WIOA RespectAbilityUSA What else do you want to know about the SRC? WHAT IS THE NCSRC? Our HISTORY Our ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE The BOARD OF DIRECTORS GET INVOLVED!!! LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE . . . OUR MISSION: On behalf of people with disabilities, our national membership coalition will advocate for and work in partnership with the national public vocational rehabilitation system’s continual quest for excellence. OUR VISION: NCSRC will be one of the premiere national organizations of the consumer voice to enhance the employment opportunities of persons with disabilities through the public vocational rehabilitation system. COALITION HISTORY OUR BEGINNING: In November 2005, a handful of people affiliated with State Rehabilitation Councils shared lunch during the CSAVR Conference in San Diego. We began considering the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a national organization. Despite our notable differences, we had a great deal in common. ORGANIZING TO BUILD THE SRC CONNECTION: Common ground and the power of our collective potential is what led a motivated core of individuals to move us from brainstorming to organizing. A National Steering Committee was formed and since that time our focus has been on providing resources through our website, national teleconference meetings and the twice yearly Training Conference with Agendas designed from member input. In addition, a Board of Directors has been established with operational structures created and application for non profit (501(c) (3) status) made. Why are we here & what are the expectations? WHO IS IN THE AUDIENCE? CHAIRS? SRC STAFF? VR STAFF? SRC MEMBERS? SRC LIASONS? OTHERS? NCSRC TRAINING CONFERENCE BETHESDA APRIL 2016 Attendance Responses (56 , as of 03.24.2016) 17 - First time attending 15 - Have attended 1-2 times 19 - Have attended 3+ times 3 - Unsure 2 - No response What attendees hope to learn at the sessions: (21) WIOA updates/new developments/regulations/how the SRC can be helpful to VR in the WIOA transitional times, what are other SRCs doing to support their VR agencies with WIOA mandates, impact of WIOA on SRCs, implementation regarding youth and school age children. Tips for increasing involvement of all SRC members. Suggestions for member recruitment. (5) Promising Practices for how other councils get their work done (2) Network with other SRCs