TRAININGS: E66: Let's Talk about Employment

Is employment an option after high school for youth with developmental disabilities? Yes! Join THINK+change, Serina Gilbert, and Cheryl Carver with the Youth Services Program at the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Colorado as we talk about employment! DVR is in every state, and while programs and services may differ, DVR can assist individuals with disabilities to explore employment options.

Timestamps:

• 2:24 – Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Overview
• 4:12 – Pre-Employment Services for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• 7:13 – How DVR works with Schools
• 13:26 - How Services Are Provided
• 17:18 – How Families Can Contribute to Employment Services

About this series:
This multi-part series, Episodes 62-66, reviews what happens when a young adult with a developmental disability (DD) turns 18 and can you and your young adult prepare for the transition into adulthood. It can be daunting to begin that planning, but it doesn't have to be! There are plenty of resources and professionals out there to help you figure out how to navigate the educational transition plan, prepare for higher education or employment, help you get the right Home and Community-Based services, answer questions about guardianship and finances, and MUCH MORE!

This work was made possible through support from Arc Thrift Stores, Autism Society of Colorado, Colorado Access, Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council, Developmental Pathways, Firefly Autism, Rocky Mountain Civitan Club, and The Arc of Aurora.