Webinars

The Center for Employment and Inclusion (CEI) conducts research and provides evidence-based training and technical assistance to a range of professionals who support individuals with disabilities. View our past webinars.

Learn how to let go of assumptions about disability, develop strategies for building expectations, and discover the value of Person First Language.

This webinar will cover the following topics:

1. Thinking creatively about what is possible for each individual and building an individualized network of support...

This webinar focuses on common myths about employment for individuals with disabilities from the employer’s perspective. We will debunk common disability employment myths and explain the benefits of participating in inclusive employment practices...

Employers stress the importance of soft skills or what are called “essential skills” to be successful in the world of work.  This webinar will go through the key skills employers are looking for in new employees and how to teach those skills.

Effective feedback is a major factor of staff satisfaction in the workplace. If feedback is not substantive and geared towards professional development and growth, motivation, morale, and productivity can decrease, leading to burnout, staff turnover, and

We are in a hiring crisis! With many job opportunities, we need staff to provide training for people with disabilities. Janet Estervig will share ideas on how to attract potential employees and keep them! It is important to train and prepare staff to incr...

This webinar will discuss:

• How to start the conversation about employment with a student, their team, and family when work hasn’t been an expectation...

This webinar will discuss job coaches as a reasonable accommodation for employment for individuals with disabilities. Several individuals will share their first-hand experiences working with employers as a job coach and as an individual supported by a jo

Have you ever ended your day not knowing what you did because you were so scattered? Using some basic scheduling hacks will help you organize your day, be more productive, and stay organized.

This webinar will provide an overview of what mental health literacy is and why it is an important skill for employment support professionals. Then, an overview of the Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy for Employment Support Professionals curriculum wi...

In employment programs, it’s all about outcomes. Data drives the need for our professionals to provide services and so much more. From employment outcomes to staff satisfaction to stakeholder perceptions, the quality of your data collection and management...

Individuals with disabilities who engage in sexual misconduct or harmful sexual behavior face daunting challenges when attempting to successfully gain and maintain meaningful employment within their respective communities.

The pandemic has led to sharp increases in alcohol and substance abuse in the U.S. and an increase in behavioral health disorders. More than 70% of individuals with alcohol or drug use continue to maintain employment. Over 22 million Americans are current...

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), approximately 20% of American adults experience some form of mental illness (or psychiatric disability) on a yearly basis.

For community employment service teams building strong partnerships with vocational rehabilitation counselors is critical. Providing quality service for clients and employers is crucial, but having dedicated staff who understand how to provide timely repo...