Helping Students with Disabilities to Succeed at Work

Research highlights that early discussions about career goals and work experience gained during school are critical for a successful transition to adulthood. California Department of Rehabilitation The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) provides specialized services to students with disabilities, ages 16 to 21, helping them explore, plan, and prepare for employment opportunities.

Services are based on the student’s interests, and could include:
– Job exploration to identify and explore careers that match strengths and interests
– Work readiness training focused on understanding what’s needed to get into a chosen career
– Postsecondary counseling focused on education and/or training that support potential career goals
– Work based learning experiences including finding, applying, interviewing, and obtaining paid work experience
– Self-advocacy training focused on being one’s own champion

Please join Elizabeth Musgrove, Chief, and Christina Canevari, Manager, of DOR’s Statewide Student Services Section, for an overview of this valuable program which helps prepare young adults for success in the workplace.

This webinar will provide live Spanish interpretation.

If you need accommodations to participate in the training or assistance with registration, please contact us as soon as possible at [email protected]. We typically require 10 days to arrange accommodations to ensure your inclusion.

This is a Connections California event, a project of Parents Helping Parents – Silicon Valley. Connections California is sponsored in part by the San Andreas Regional Center and the California Department of Developmental Services.

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