InVEST to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment Access

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InVEST to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment Access – A Model Demonstration Project in PA

About this Session


This training session focuses on the InVEST initiative, a model demonstration project in Pennsylvania designed to transition individuals from subminimum wage employment to competitive integrated employment (CIE). Funded by the RSA Disability Innovation Fund, the InVEST project uses innovative strategies, such as family engagement and Integrated Resource Teams (IRT), to enhance employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn about vocational rehabilitation interventions, outreach efforts, and real-life examples of customized job supports aimed at promoting inclusive workplaces.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the InVEST model’s strategies for transitioning individuals from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment (CIE), and how these interventions can be applied to improve access to CIE.
  • Learn how to implement Integrated Resource Teams and family engagement strategies to support holistic, person-centered approaches that promote successful competitive employment for individuals with disabilities.

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1 CRC Credit Available Upon Completion

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Presenters


  • Dana Barone
    Section 511/SWTCIE VR Supervisor
    InVEST Project Director
    PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Kathleen Locmelis
    VR Specialist
    InVEST Project Manager
    PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Renea Snyder
    Grant Liaison with Office of Developmental Programs 
    PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation