Article Publication Date:
10/5/2009
Summary:
How are state MIG programs reaching out to the business community? The state of Indiana created a training curriculum to help promote the hiring of people with disabilities. The attached samples include business outreach models currently offered by companies, the LOWE’S “Building A New Future” project, disability awareness training for Walgreens, business development of rural providers, a form template for worksite analysis, and coaching and natural support ideas training.
Topics:
Employment Programs
Types/Tools:
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
Sources:
Grantee produced
Indiana
States:
Keywords:
Wages and Benefits
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation; Lowe’s North Vernon Outreach Models; Walgreens; Hyatt; Support Training; Project SEARCH; TIAA-CREF; Best Buy; ACS; Midway StorageMidway Moving & Storage; Disability Awareness; Biz BenefitsBiz Benefits; Disability Etiquette; Typical Supervisor Concerns; Supervision StrategiesSupervision Strategies; Supporting New Hire; Communicating with Placement Agencies; Cognitive Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities
Contact
The MIG Team
TheMIGTeam@ascellon.com
Phone:
240-487-3032
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/52538