Register for one or both days!

Training begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 4:00 PM

FEAT is provided free of charge – lunch, snacks, training materials and a resource CD will be provided to attendees.

May 2 - Part 1: Building the Dream of Employment

FEAT and state policy supporting employment of persons with disabilities;
Different possibilities for employment and the success stories of Kansans with disabilities;
The family/parent role in supporting employment; and,
School and healthcare transition.

This all-day training will include lecture, small-group activities, a youth/young adult break-out session on brainstorming your passion and job development, and an afternoon of rotating small groups with the following guests from your community:

Employees with disabilities working in integrated and competitive environments;
Employers and managers who support employees with disabilities; and,
Entrepreneurs with disabilities who own their own businesses.

May 8- Part 2: Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources

On-the-job support resources for employees and employers;
Federal and state funding, services, benefits, programs, and organizations related to employment; and,
Federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

This all-day training will include lecture, small-group activities, a youth/young adult break-out session on self-advocacy and disability disclosure, and an afternoon of rotating small groups with guests from your community representing various:

Funding sources (e.g., cash assistance, grants, waivers, work incentives);
Service programs and agencies (e.g., rehabilitation services, workforce centers); and,
Information organizations (e.g., business start-up, assistive technology).

Don't Miss This Opportunity to Network with

families,
employees,
employers,
entrepreneurs, and
representatives from agencies and organizations providing employment resources

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