This training will be re-scheduled for a later date.  March 2 is Town

Meeting Day and a holiday for some.





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Supported Employment

Specialized Training Seminar:



DEVELOPING NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THE WORKPLACE



March 2, 2004

Morey Lounge, Vermont Technical College

Randolph, Vermont

9:00 - 3:30



        This seminar will build on commonly used supported employment

techniques by emphasizing and focusing on available work-site supports.  By

re-conceptualizing the role of the employment specialist to that of a

facilitator for social inclusion and on-site support, participants will

begin to redefine the roles of the employment specialist and co-workers in

the supported employment process.  Participants should bring examples or

concerns with them for discussion and problem solving.

        There is a $25.00 registration fee to cover costs.  Lunch will be

on your own.  For information on the training contact Bryan Dague at (802)

656-1345.



Topics will include:



* Discussion of the concept of natural supports



* Keeping the "support" in natural supports



* Impact of individual assessment & job development



* Examining the workplace culture and environment



* Role of the employment specialist



* Strategies to facilitate natural supports



* Sharing of participant's successes and challenges







Cost: $25.00 per person.

(Scholarships or group rates may be available. Call for information.)



For information:

Phone: 802-656-1345

Fax: 802-656-1357

Email: [log in to unmask]







To register: Send in registration and check by February 24, 2004.  If

special accommodations are needed please respond by February 10, 2004.

Send to:



Bryan Dague

University of Vermont-Center on Disability and Community Inclusion

101 Cherry Street, Suite 450

Burlington, VT  05401-4439





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DEVELOPING NATURAL SUPPORTS IN THE WORKPLACE

Please return with check made payable to: University of Vermont



Special accommodations needed: _______________________________________________



Name(s): _____________________________________________________________________



Agency or School: ____________________________________________________________



Address: ___________________________________________ Phone: __________________













Sponsored by :

University of Vermont's Center on Disability & Community Inclusion,

Vermont-APSE, Vermont's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and

Department of Developmental and Mental Health Services





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Bryan Dague

University of Vermont

Center on Disability & Community Inclusion

101 Cherry Street, Suite 450

Burlington, VT  05401-4439



Email: [log in to unmask]

Phone: 802-656-1345

Fax:   802-656-1357

Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/