Upcoming Webcast - March 28

Learning Objectives: 1) Learners will identify what the DOBE acronym represents and stand for and 2) Learners will identify three benefits to a small business if they are a DOBE.
Upcoming Webcast - April 11

Trauma Responsive Strategies for the Classroom Ruth Brown, Ph.D. we will review some specific strategies that promote resilience and healing, including psychological first aid, trauma-informed behavioral interventions, and Gentle Teaching. We will discuss what these strategies may look like in the classroom and where educators can go for additional training.
Supported & Customized Employment: Side by Side Referral Decision Guide

For vocational rehabilitation agencies offering both supported and customized employment approaches to pursuing employment for people with disabilities, there may be questions about which approach is best based on an individual’s circumstances. This new Supported and Customized Employment Side-by-Side Referral Decision Guide can help determine how to choose between these two approaches.
VR Map & Policies

This map shows the policies and procedures for self-employment services for individuals with disabilities from each state VR.
Self-Employment Policy Paper

The Center on Self-Employment researched and summarized self-employment policies for the 50 States plus the District of Columbia. In total, 73 State VR Agencies were included in this research: 29 Combined VR Agencies, 22 General VR Agencies, and 22 Blind VR Agencies.
This paper represents the background and impetus behind the policy review, summarizes the findings, and offers initial considerations and recommendations for state VR policymakers. The report identified four key opportunities that VR agencies can pursue to increase equitable access to self-employment services.