Join presenters Andrew Lowney, Sheri Devlin, and Lillian McGinn to Learn about Promoting Work Experiences for Students: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) in Montana. This webinar will introduce families and professionals to the concept and help them understand how to access Pre-ETS. Participants will learn how Vocational Rehabilitation, high schools, Community Rehabilitation Programs, Independent Living Centers, universities and other programs are working together to help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. Presenters will share examples of how students with the most significant impact of disability are receiving Pre-ETS. There will be a special focus on Pre-ETS for students with hearing and/or vision loss. 

OPI renewal unit credit is available.

Date: December 3rd, 2020
Time: 1:00-2:30 Mountain Time

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After an alarming "SLAM, SLAM, SLAM," Kim often comments to complete strangers how her daughter, Alana's, perfect job would be testing the durability of new products for Anderson Windows and Doors. This one-liner joke is quite successful in bringing smiles to previously startled faces, but there's quite a bit of truth to it. Alana was born with complex multiple disabilities, so Kim has known for years that her daughter's path to employment would be unique.  In this webinar, you will learn how to open the floodgates of possibility for individuals like Alana by seeing the potential in their preferred tasks. OPI renewal unit credit is available.

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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, students with disabilities were required to abruptly transition to the use of virtual platforms for everyday activities, such as learning, doctor/service provider appointments, and maintaining a social life. This resulted in educators, parents, guardians, caretakers, and service providers being required to assume the role of technology moderators for students with disabilities. Many new challenges, in which strategies and answers were not available, surfaced.

Please join Dr. Mary Jo Krile for this webinar presentation for a brief overview of the challenges faced, as well as several strategies for addressing them. OPI renewal unit credit is available.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
4:00-5:00 Mountain Daylight Time

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The Montana Deaf-Blind Project and the Montana Transition Resources Project are pleased to welcome Margaret Keener for this free learning opportunity.  This webinar explores the changes that come into play when a person turns 18 years old, both in life and with Social Security, including: What the Redetermination process is and how to best prepare for it; What other Social Security disability programs 18-year-olds might qualify for, and how to identify and access them; and What Work Incentives are geared towards younger individuals who receive Social Security benefits.  OPI renewal unit credit is available.

Wednesday, October  14, 2020
1:00-2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time

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