Greetings, Students/Parents and Caregivers Fairfield Public School’s Transition Services invites you to the 2nd of our Transition Topics: Training Series: Self Determination/ Self Advocacy & the Employment First Initiative Date: November 18th Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Lecture Hall – Fairfield Warde High School, 755 Melville Ave. Fairfield In the event of inclement weather please call 203-255-7362 for a update “Self-determination is a national movement about rights and personal freedom. It is an approach to service delivery that supports people with disabilities to live the lives they desire. Self-determination helps people, their families and friends determine their future, design their own support plans, choose the assistance they need to live full lives and control a personal budget for their supports. Individuals may use their individual budgets to hire their own staff, to purchase supports from a traditional agency or from an Agency With Choice, or may select a combination of these approaches.” “Employment First” is a nationwide initiative to improve the lives of those individuals with disabilities. to prepare for, find, and keep good jobs. Fairfield Public School’s would like to invite you and your student to come and listen to: Ms. Sandi Geer, Self-Determination Employment Instructor, West Region, Department of Developmental Service, & Members of the DDS Self-Advocate Coordinators Group in the West Region will review and discuss how support services for individuals with disabilities can be created and customized to your student’s specific needs when they exit the public education services. Ms. Rachel Soares is a Vocational Councilor for the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and she will be presenting on services and supports from BRS; “the who, what when and how” of employment services from that agency. Format Each of our presenters will review their department’s philosophy and process for services and supports. The DDS Self Advocates will discuss how they went from traditional private agency provided supports to taking control of her live and having services and supports personalized to their needs Please RSVP to: Mr. Chris Librandi, Transition Specialist Fairfield Public School 755 Melville Ave. Fairfield, Ct. 06825 [email protected] 203-255-7362
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:42:05 +0000
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