Here is today's Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC) Disability News message. I apologize for the lack of spaces between paragraphs below.  The list serve does not always recognize the spacing making it hard to read.  

I hope you have a wonderful day. 

Martha

*Martha K. Gabehart* | "Executive Director
"Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
*Kansas Governor Laura Kelly
*900 SW Jackson, Suite 100 | Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 296-6525 (direct) | (785) 260-4027 (cell)

[email protected] | www.kcdcinfo.ks.gov [ [link removed] ]

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This message is from Families Together, the single point of contact for families with children with disabilities.  They hold various trainings across the state for parents and their children about their rights and employment.   We need your help reaching families and young adults ages 14-26. Our Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) in Garden City on Oct. 25 and 26 is an opportunity for families, youth and young adults and others to learn how competitive integrated employment is possible for individuals who have any disability.  Whether an individual has a learning disability, mental health needs, autism, a physical disability or any other disability, employment is possible when you focus on their strengths and interests and the needs of your community.  FEAT is a free 2-day training for families, youth, young adults, and others who believe that competitive integrated employment is possible, including for individuals who have disabilities. Share this with families, professionals, community members and others! We challenge you to come as a team. Bring a family with you! A limited number of hotel rooms are available for families who travel to the training.  Empowering Futures! Join Us for Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)! ¡Fortaleciendo futuros ¡Únase a nosotros para Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)! Join us for FEAT and discover how you can be an important part of a movement that champions competitive integrated employment, community support, and the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. FEAT is a free 2-day training for families, youth, young adults, and others who believe that competitive integrated employment is possible, including for individuals who have disabilities.   Únase a nosotros en FEAT y descubra cómo puede ser una parte importante de un movimiento que defiende el empleo competitivo e integrado, el apoyo comunitario y el fortalecimiento de las personas con discapacidades. FEAT es una capacitación gratuita de 2 días para familias, jóvenes, adultos jóvenes y otras personas que creen que el empleo integrado competitivo es posible, incluso para las personas con discapacidades. October 25 & 26, 2024 Russell Child Development Center Garden City, Kansas • Families • Youth and young adults who have a disability (ages 14-26) • Professionals • Community members   25 y 26 de Octubre, 2024 Russell Child Development Center Garden City, Kansas • Familias • Jóvenes que tienen una discapacidad (edades 14-26) • Profesionales • Miembros de la comunidad Lunch and materials will be provided to those who pre-register.  A limited number of hotel rooms are available for families traveling to the training.  If you have questions, contact Shannon or Leia at (785) 233-4777. Se proporcionará almuerzo y materiales a quienes se preinscriban.  Hay un número limitado de habitaciones de hotel disponibles para las familias que viajan al entrenamiento. Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda para registrarse, comuníquese con Rosa al (888) 820 -6343. Register Now!  Regístrese  [ [link removed] ] October 25 - Day 1 Building the Dream of Employment! The journey to competitive integrated employment can be challenging, but you don't have to walk alone. FEAT is a great opportunity to hear stories and meet individuals employed in their communities. Morning: • Customized outside-the-box job possibilities • Using transition services in the IEP to support employment • Youth Goal Setting breakout session Afternoon: • Meet individuals who have disabilities and are successfully employed in your community  25 de Octubre - Día 1 ¡Construyendo el Sueño del Empleo! El camino hacia un empleo integrado y competitivo puede ser un desafío, pero no tiene por qué recorrerlo solo. FEAT es una gran oportunidad para escuchar historias y conocer a personas que trabajan en sus comunidades.   Mañana: • Posibilidades de trabajo personalizadas y fuera de lo común • Utilizar los servicios de transición en el IEP para apoyar el empleo • Sesión de trabajo de establecer de metas para jóvenes Tarde: • Meet individuals who have disabilities and are successfully employed in your community  October 26 - Day 2 Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources Families, youth, young adults, and others gain the tools and resources needed to support individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping meaningful employment. Morning:  • Services, programs, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment • Antidiscrimination laws • Youth Goal Setting breakout session Afternoon: • Visit with state and local adult service agencies that support individuals with disabilities  • Youth breakout session 26 de Octubre - Día 2 Identificación y Acceso a Recursos de Empleo Las familias, los jóvenes, los adultos jóvenes y otros obtienen las herramientas y los recursos necesarios para ayudar a las personas con discapacidades a conseguir y mantener un empleo significativo.   Mañana:  • Servicios, programas, y información para apoyar el conseguir y mantener el empleo • Leyes contra la discriminación • Sesión de trabajo para jóvenes Tarde: • Visitan con agencias de servicios para adultos estatales y locales que apoyan a personas con discapacidades.  Navigating the Path to Success – Let's Work Together! Navegando el Camino hacia el Éxito - ¡Trabajemos juntos! Register  [ [link removed] ] Learn more about FEAT - Aprenda mas sobre FEAT   Need more information? Contact [email protected] Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda para registrarse,  comuníquese con Rosa al (888) 820 -6343. Families Together, Inc. | [email protected] | (785) 233-4777 Families Together, Inc. | 5611 SW Barrington Court South Suite 120 | Topeka, KS 66614 US

 

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