This book is focused on young people in our nation's schools who have been identified with a disability. The text examines how to help children, older youths, and adults, succeed in school, in the community, at home, and at work. Topical specialists have contributed chapters. Exceptional Individuals can serve professionals in training as well as general educators at all levels of elementary, middle, and secondary education.

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A longitudinal study of the impact of workplace supports.

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This DVD contains six webcast presentations on self employment topics including: creative funding, family support, Medicaid Waivers, SBDC, loans, and other resources. Product Brochure

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Developed based on the experiences of the T-TAP mentors and project staff. Provides information to CRPs on how to approach organizational change designed to improve employment outcomes.

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This CD provides the viewer with information on self-employment for individuals with disabilities. The CD contains audio and video presentations, fact sheets, related web links, and important contact information. Topics include: Self-Employment for Individuals with Disabilities; Using Work Incentives to Fund Micro Enterprises; Developing a Business Plan; Self-Employment as a Customized Employment Outcome.

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This CD contains video and audio presentations on Customized Employment Strategies, Job Negotiation, and Partnering with One-Stops. The presentations include handouts, PowerPoint, fact sheets and related web links.

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This 2 Disc CD set contains an assortment of 7 webcasts with national speakers on a range of topics related to employment strategies for individuals with disabilities. Each webcast includes a 45 minute lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and other resources.

Topics include: Disclosure of Disability; Partnering with One-Stops to Facilitate Customized Employment; Providing Employment Supports for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities; Funding the Transition to Meaningful Adult Roles; Organizational Transformation to Expand Integrated Employment: Lessons Learned; Achieving Customized Employment Outcomes Using Diversified Funding; Job Restructuring/Job Negotiation

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This is a 90 minute DVD focused on information and strategies on employment following spinal cord injury to include: job search skills, the impact of work on Social Security benefits, strategies for finding housing for people with disabilities, available assistive technology, and the future outlook of employment for individuals with SCI. Presenters include: Joanne Ellis, Shawn Floyd, Lex Frieden, William Fuller, Ph.D., David Hess, Ph.D., Jim Rothrock, & Joey Wallace, Ph.D.

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This DVD contains a collection of 6 webcasts with national speakers on topics related to increasing customized employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Each webcast includes a 45 minute lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and other resources. Topics: Increasing Employment for People with Psychiatric Disabilities; Personal Assistance Services in the Workplace; Managing for Employment Outcomes; Parent Expectations and Work; The Nuts and Bolts of Networking with Business; & Work Incentives: How Work Impacts Your Benefits.

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This DVD contains an assortment of 6 webcasts with national speakers on a range of topics related to employment strategies for individuals with disabilities. Each webcast includes a 45 minute lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and other resources. Topics include: Organizational Strategies to Impact Employment; Fading Job Place Supports; Using Work Incentives to Fund Micro Enterprises; Employment in a Rural Community; Funding Organization Change; & Positive Behavior Supports.

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In this 90 minute DVD, presenters share strategies for achieving self-determination in the transition planning process. In the first half of the presentation, best practices associated with self-determination and IEPs are identified and described, followed by strategies that incorporate self-determination within curriculum constraints. In the second half of the presentation, the panel is joined by a student, a parent, and a teacher who share their experiences using self-directed IEP's to achieve high quality transition outcomes. In closing, future self-determination trends are discussed.

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This two-disc CD set provides information on strategies for successful organizational change, moving from facility-based services to community employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Presenters share their real-life experiences of successes and barriers to organizational change and increasing participation in competitive employment. The CD set includes audio interviews, video presentations, fact sheets, web links, and contact information.

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This booklet contains 15 full color fact sheets on Customized Employment topics such as employment negotiations, disclosure, employment supports, parental concerns, assistive technology, funding, community partnerships, organizational change, and staff development. In an easy to read format, the fact sheets provide a good overview of these topics with additional resources.

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This is a guide for the development of mutually beneficial partnerships between public vocational rehabilitation program and private sector employers.

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This CD provides the viewer with information to assist families when preparing their sons or daughters with disabilities to work in their local communities. The CD contains audio interviews, a video presentation, fact sheets, related web links, and important contact information.

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A training resource on implementing supported employment using a customer-driven approach. Designed to assist SE customers, service providers, and employers. Available in shrink wrap only.

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This CD covers the nuts and bolts of person-centered planning and is a self-paced instructional program.

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This CD set includes 6 nationally known individuals speaking on topics related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. Each webcast includes a 45 minute lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and other resources. This CD set is a great training tool for staff and new hires. Topics: Telecommuting; The Future Impact of Technology on Employment; Ticket to Work; Supporting a Person with Difficult Behaviors; Self-Employment; & Self-Determination.

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This CD set contains 8 webcasts with national speakers on topics related to customized employment of individuals with disabilities. Each webcast includes a 45 minute lecture, PowerPoint presentation, handouts, and other resources. This CD package is a great training tool for staff and new hires. Topics: Self Determination; What Parents Need to Know about Employment; Agency Perspective on Customized Employment; Marketing & Job Development; Private/Public Partnerships; Technology in the Workplace; Customized Employment Strategies; and Dispelling the Myths of Conversion.

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