Summer is just about over and the start of the school year is upon us. This final “blast of summer edition” of Transition Trends will focus on the new Department of Education graduation requirements officially going into effect this year for the class of 2023. In December, 2017, the State Board of Education adopted these new graduation pathway policies. They are officially in effect now, though schools were free to opt in early if they wished.
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Congratulations to Matt Brookshire, our Spotlight Award winner.
This award honors an employment support staff who goes above and beyond for individuals every day!
Matt, Employment Consultant, at LifeDesigns, Inc., exemplifies the best qualities of being an employment support staff and has been an Employment Consultant for over 20 years supporting individuals with disabilities seeking employment. read more…
Read MoreHappy New Year! We are excited for new opportunities and look forward to providing exciting information for you this upcoming year!
Transition Tips and Tools will continue exploring innovative and creative transition resources across the nation. This quarter, we are excited to present information from the great state of Virginia.
Read MoreThe Indiana Association of People Supporting Employment First introduces a new tool for professionals and families engaged in Pre-Employment Transition Services, a mandate from the most recent Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) legislation. This federal law strengthens the partnership between schools and vocational rehabilitation (VR) to promote increased job training and placement for students. Eligible students have an IEP, a 504 plan or are otherwise “potentially eligible” for VR services.
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Leslie was chosen as a Coffee Cart Attendant for the Rolling Bean Coffee Cart in April of 2015. Leslie’s outlook on life and her love of people have helped her take on greater responsibilities in her position.
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On March 7th, Indiana APSE hosted a "Day at the Statehouse" event. Our goal was to follow up on last year’s Employment First legislation, and empower members to contact their state lawmakers to advocate for change related to employment for people with disabilities.
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Diana landed her job at Sodexo Food Services at the University of Southern Indiana in December, 2012. Since that time she has endeared herself to both her supervisors and her co-workers. She greets everyone she meets with a smile and a warm hello.
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Kris started working for the local McDonald’s in December 2015 as a lobby attendant. Kris’ outgoing personality is a perfect fit for greeting and interacting with customers as he cleans and maintains the lobby.
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Greetings IN-APSE members! As the 2018 Indiana APSE Chapter President, I’m very excited to serve you in this role and am confident that we will continue making great strides in promoting competitive, community employment as the first and preferred option for all people with disabilities.
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Jason W. worked for several years doing data entry and lost his job when the company relocated. Jason went back to VR and went through Discovery, part of which was a Work Experience. Jason was then hired by the employer full-time as an Administrative Assistant with full benefits!
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