Symposium

This training explores the “Illinois Work and Well-Being Model” (IW2M) and its application to optimize employment outcomes, emphasizing the centrality of work in meeting basic needs and enhancing overall well-being.

This session introduces attendees to the complex web of Wisconsin’s Departmental Structure and the Act 178 legislation aimed at enhancing competitive integrated employment.

In this training, we’ll explore the “Illinois Work and Well-Being Model” (IW2M) and its application to optimize employment outcomes, emphasizing the centrality of work in meeting basic needs and enhancing overall well-being.

This training explores the profound impact of language on shaping cultural attitudes and perceptions.

Robert “BT” Trierweiler’s presentation on Transition and Rehabilitation Counseling for Youth with Physical Disabilities addresses the critical period of transition from adolescence to adulthood for individuals with physical disabilities, particularly those with Spina Bifida.

This training emphasizes the goal of establishing and maintaining robust relationships between vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and businesses.

This training addresses the challenges and considerations in vocational rehabilitation for individuals with a history of justice system involvement.

Strengths-based Rehabilitation Counseling, as explained by Steve Upchurch, is a client-centered approach that focuses on individuals’ abilities and capabilities rather than their limitations and barriers.

In a comprehensive examination of employer practices regarding workers with disabilities, researchers conducted surveys in 2017 and 2022, revealing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supervisor perspectives.