Thursday January 12 2017, 2:00 PM - Thursday January 12 2017, 3:30 PM
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The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is new federal policy that is shaping transition and employment services for individuals with disabilities around the country, including Wisconsin. During this webinar, we will share the importance of collaboration among schools, DVR, and long term supports; the three main shifts for schools; information about Pre-Employment Transition Services; new sub-minimum wage policy; and WIOA resources.
Presenters for this webinar include:
Nancy Molfenter, Ph.D. is the Transition Specialist and Transition Improvement Grant Director on the Special Education Team at the Department of Public Instruction; she has been working in the field of special education and disability services for more than 25 years and strives to foster inclusive outcomes for all people.
Pam Jenson is the Transition Improvement Grant Project and Data Coordinator. For over 20 years, Pam has worked with individuals with disabilities in various transitional capacities including: residential, case management, school to post-secondary options, and vocational evaluation and training environments.
Sarah Lincoln is a Program and Policy Analyst for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). Sarah has 17 years of experience working in the field of disability and employment. Prior to working for DVR she worked for the WI Department of Health Services in the Employment Initiatives on disability employment related programs including the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG), WisTech, WisLoan, and Project SEARCH.
Deanna Krell is a Director for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and co-leads DVR's Statewide Transition Team and transition-related activities. Deanna has approximately 20 years of experience working with people with disabilities and employment.
Learn how WIOA is helping to raise expectations and employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities!
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