33 min
Finding Purpose: Supported Employment for Individuals with Disabilities Fuel Your Purpose
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Join Amanda as she speaks with Kitty Jones, Director of Employment Opportunities, who helps place individuals with intellectual disabilities in the workforce. Learn about what this looks like from a parent/guardian role as well as from the company’s perspective. The bottom line is that supported employment is a win-win-win situation for all involved.
Learn more about Supported Employment by visiting Puzzle Pieces.
Kentucky (Amanda’s hometown state) is an Employment First state, which means they value the idea that everyone, including people with significant disabilities, can work in competitive, integrated employment.
Check out Employment First Kentucky to learn more.
Amanda was appointed to the Employment First Governor’s Council in 2020 alongside other professionals and advocates to ensure employment for those with disabilities is priority.
Connect with a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in your state by clicking here
Check out ASPE a national organization that believes in Employment First; real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.
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Join Amanda as she speaks with Kitty Jones, Director of Employment Opportunities, who helps place individuals with intellectual disabilities in the workforce. Learn about what this looks like from a parent/guardian role as well as from the company’s perspective. The bottom line is that supported employment is a win-win-win situation for all involved.
Learn more about Supported Employment by visiting Puzzle Pieces.
Kentucky (Amanda’s hometown state) is an Employment First state, which means they value the idea that everyone, including people with significant disabilities, can work in competitive, integrated employment.
Check out Employment First Kentucky to learn more.
Amanda was appointed to the Employment First Governor’s Council in 2020 alongside other professionals and advocates to ensure employment for those with disabilities is priority.
Connect with a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in your state by clicking here
Check out ASPE a national organization that believes in Employment First; real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuel-your-purpose/message
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fuel-your-purpose/support
33 min