Understanding Customized Employment and the Discovery Process
When: November 07, 2024 from 1p - 2:30p CT
Presenters: Margie Webb MS, CRC - Customized Employment Specialist, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Michelle McDonald - Executive Director, Lake County DAC
Description: Margie Webb MS, CRC - Customized Employment Specialist with Vocational Rehabilitation Services, will explain how we can improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities through Customized Employment (CE) and the Discovery Process. She will highlight how CE differs from other methods of supporting individuals in finding competitive, integrated employment, detailing the referral process and funding. Michelle McDonald - Executive Director of Lake County DAC, will share how her organization has implemented CE and Discovery into their employment strategy, showcasing successful employment outcomes.
Topics: Competitive Integrated Employment, Workforce Development Series