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April & May 2021 … 💥VIRTUAL💥 ACRE Certifi

April & May 2021 ... 💥VIRTUAL💥 ACRE Certificate Course - Supported Employment 101. DM for more info!

#ACRECourse #OnlineLearning #SupportedEmployment #EmploymentForAll #EmploymentFirst #EmploymentFirstPA

Coming up today at 1:00 p.m. EST… Leah Lamb pres

Coming up today at 1:00 p.m. EST... Leah Lamb presenting "How to Tell Stories that Open Hearts and Change the World" via ZOOM and part of the 2oth Employment Supports Symposium from Networks for Training and Development, Inc. and made possible with the fantastic support of Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
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We told you this year’s Symposium was going to b

We told you this year’s Symposium was going to be bigger and better than years before...
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This year through a collaboration of PA APSE and @NetworksForTraining, we bring to you a pre-conference on Friday, September 25th.
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Join us in welcoming Colwin Williams of Cure Violence Philadelphia who will speak on the intersections of poverty, violence, employment, and mental health.
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Colwin first began getting in trouble in school, fighting in order to appear tough. As he got older, the trouble continued. He got caught up in drugs and by his early 20s, Colwin had spent years in and out of county jail for armed robberies — a result, he said, of trying to support his addiction. Then in 1993, just two months after his 25th birthday, he was sentenced to almost 20 years in prison. Colwin recounts rough times — and a close call — during his incarceration at SCI Greene in western Pennsylvania. This served as the catalyst for him to turn his life around. “I didn’t want to live like this,” Colwin said. “I ain’t want to leave my family and I ain’t want to leave this earth not having accomplished nothing.”
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The 20th Employment Supports (virtual) Symposium k

Less than a month from now, we will be kicking off

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Outside of work, Nikita is all about curating experiences that spark joy in her life such as: listening to podcasts (her fave is Home Cooking with Samin Nosrat & Hrishikesh Hirway), enjoying a pint of @zsas ice cream, and binging Supermarket Sweep on Netflix. Can you tell she LOVES thinking about food? 😊⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A moment of silence today as we remember those los

A moment of silence today as we remember those lost on 9/11 nineteen years ago. #NeverForget⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#9/11 #Honor911 #WeRemember #911Day #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #PhillyRemembers

Stories – You have one. You may pick and choose wh

Stories - You have one. You may pick and choose what parts, as well as how and who you share with.
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Who we share with,
How we share,
What parts we share...
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It’s YOUR choice. Know that no matter if you share or when you share, YOUR story matters and has value. YOU matter.
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How will you write the next part of your story?
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[Image Description: Text graphic reads, I am the author of my story and I am NOT finished writing.]
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Work comes in all forms from amount of days and hours to the type of industries and tasks across our economy. The question is are businesses and the workforce welcoming and also willing to think creatively. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) was created to mandate that employers make reasonable accommodations. However, there are myths and stigmas that have people not wanting to speak up and ashamed to disclose having a disability along with their needs to their employer.
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On a holiday that exudes an inclusive spirit, let’s take a moment to reflect how each of us can do and be better.
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Guess what day it is?! That’s right, we are spotlighting another member of the Philadelphia Employment First Steering Committee.
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Shari is the Manager of the Philadelphia’s Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS or also known as Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, OVR). Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her three children.
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When asked why Employment First is important to her, Shari shared “Everyone has something to contribute to the world; I enjoy helping people find out what that is.” Shari grew up watching her mom work in the field sharing,
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“My mother worked in this field her entire life. As a child, I spent many days with my mother in state hospitals where, unfortunately, the ability to be independent and opportunities for growth were denied to individuals with disabilities. My mother has always encouraged me to see what makes each of us unique and highlighting this. As an adult, I am encouraged by the fact that some of those same individuals are now out in the community working in integrated settings.”
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We are so grateful for all Shari does to empower people!
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#Repost • @disabilityrightspa Don't forget to ob

#Repost • @disabilityrightspa Don't forget to observe election dates and deadlines!

October 19: Last day to REGISTER before the November election
October 27: Last day to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot
November 3rd: Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in/civilian absentee ballots (to be received by 8 P.M.)
November 3: GENERAL ELECTION Polls are open from 7 A.M. to 8 P.M.
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If you are planning on voting in person, know your work schedule. Check your transportation route. Prepare to wait. Be mindful of time so that you don’t arrive late to work or miss the time to vote because of a changed bus route.

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Last week’s Employment Forum was an open discuss

Last week’s Employment Forum was an open discussion with providers, self-advocates, and family members on supporting individuals who work with the general public and encourage CDC guidelines to wear masks. We discussed the increase of assaults and aggression in the community and strategies essential employees can use when encouraging others to follow CDC guidelines.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Susan grew up with an older brother who was born with multiple disabilities in a time when options were severely limited for people with disabilities. She assumed a leading role as his advocate at an early age, which led her to pursue studies in special education. In her studies, Susan first learned about supported employment and quickly recognized that working in the community is the optimal means for people with disabilities to lead lives of independence, productivity, and self-sufficiency. Susan has dedicated her life's work to Employment First.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#Repost • @templesbdc We see you, we hear you! W

#Repost • @templesbdc We see you, we hear you! We know many of you have been financially impacted by the pandemic. If you are starting to think about entrepreneurship as a necessary path to financial stability, this webinar is for you.

Register for the next one taking place September 2nd!

PASBDC.ECenterDirect.com

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#Repost • Quarantined with nothing to do? Update

#Repost • Quarantined with nothing to do? Update your resume! The centers are closed, but you can still connect with @PACareerLinkPHL resume specialists and prepare for your next job interview!

CALL TODAY!
1-833-750-5627
Email: info@PACareerlinkPHL.org

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Join the Employment Forum on Wednesday August 26th

Join the Employment Forum on Wednesday August 26th for an open discussion about supporting people at their workplaces while following CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19.
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Register TODAY by clicking the link in bio.
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As Director of Intellectual Disability Services with Citizens Acting Together Can Help, Inc (CATCH), Theresa shares,
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“I became passionate about Employment First through my experience in working with families who didn’t want their loved one to work; they expressed they wanted to protect them from failure. I enjoyed the challenge of getting them to see the opposite outcome: what if they succeed? I was inspired when I met people with disabilities working in the community. They were typically happy to be working, enjoyed social interaction, and were comfortable with who they are. I loved the enthusiasm and the confidence they displayed. I want everyone to be able to experience life this way, to feel welcomed and accepted as an important contributing member of their community. I changed roles from a Support Coordinator Administrator to an Employment Provider and I wanted to become more involved in helping spread the word about the importance of Employment for all, so I joined the Steering Committee.

Some of my interests include advocacy, mentoring, and transition planning.
When I am not working, I enjoy bike riding, walks, trips to the beach, and reading.”
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