Wisconsin Act 323 established the Partners with Business initiative in 2018 to help businesses who are interested in meeting their workforce needs by hiring and supporting people with disabilities.
Through the Partners with Business initiative, supported employment agencies implement best practices for developing jobs and supporting workers with disabilities to achieve independence. If a worker needs additional support above and beyond what is typically provided by an employer, the supported employment agency partners with the business to put formal co-worker supports in place, for which the business is reimbursed, rather than sending in a job coach. This results in a win-win-win for the employer, the worker and the agency:
- Employers and co-workers have a more direct relationship with the worker
- The worker experiences greater independence and less stigmatization
- The agency can free up and redirect job coaching resources to get more people jobs
This webinar will provide an overview of the Board for People with Developmental Disabilities’ statewide Partners with Business initiative, the Partners with Business model, and the tools, resources, and technical assistance available to help service providers implement best practices and negotiate formal/paid co-worker supports.
Watch the 6-minute introduction to Partners with Business here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQIoqZ71jwk
Two webinar dates are available. 100 participants maximum. Registration is free but required.
Option 1: June 25, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0scu-hrTMpGtwV6vRrc3gXkhO-j7NMSKId
Option 2: June 30, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:00am
Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcO6rrjMrGdGdGuSsp4L5gSFj6_cROhyZ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions? Please contact Shannon Webb at shannon@incontrolwisconsin.org or 608-712-2212
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