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

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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 
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 
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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