Resources and Insights from Agencies Who Have Successfully Transformed from Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Services

Event Details:

Date: December 19, 2024 |

Start Time: 1:00 pm EST / 12:00 pm CST / 11:00 am MST / 10:00 am PST

End Time: 2:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm CST / 12:00 pm MST / 11:00 am PST

Location: Online via Zoom

Cost: Free to attend. Registration is required.

CRC Credits: 1 CRC credit available.

Event Format:

Presentation followed by Q&A.

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About this Event:

Join us for a webinar focused on supporting agencies transitioning from subminimum wage certificates to competitive integrated employment services. Participants will learn about key resources, actionable steps, and practical strategies to navigate this transformation successfully. The session will also address common barriers agencies face and offer solutions to overcome them, ensuring a smooth and effective transition.

Lauren Avellone, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Virginia Commonwealth University

Lauren Avellone, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University and provides national technical assistance on employment support.

Jack Butler

Director of Person Centered Services Achieva

Jack Butler is the Director of Person Centered Services at Achieva in Pennsylvania and is responsible for ensuring quality support and outcomes at Achieva.

Kathleen Locmelis

InVEST Project Manager Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Kathleen Locmelis is the InVEST Project Manager on a Pennsylvania Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Rachael Rounds, M.S., CRC

Business Connections Program Manager Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation, Research, and Training Center

Rachael Rounds, M.S, C.R.C. is the Program Manager for Business Connections at the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at Virginia Commonwealth University, which supports individuals with significant disabilities in finding employment.

Tim Schmutzer

CEO PHASE-Industries

Tim Schmutzer is the CEO of PHASE-Industries in Minnesota which relinquished its 14c Certificate and has embarked upon transforming its facility-based services into those in which all individuals can freely & inclusively live, work and thrive in the world.

Jen Skelly

Director of Pennsylvania Operations Penn-Mar Human Services

Jen Skelly is the Director of Pennsylvania Operations at Penn-Mar Human Services and leads a large team in supporting people with disabilities obtain a range of services such as residential, employment, transportation and -home support.

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