Welcome to Partners in Employment, a self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities find meaningful jobs and jumpstart their careers.

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Module 1 Getting to Work
Unit 1 Module 1: Getting to Work  
Unit 2 Learning from Others  
Unit 3 Where We've Been  
Unit 4 The Disability Employment Gap  
Unit 5 Transition Planning Promotes Employment  
Unit 6 Disability Employment Today  
Unit 7 Common Employment Barriers  
Unit 8 Employment First initiatives  
Unit 9 Who Benefits from Employment First?  
Unit 10 Supportive Legislation and Legal Decisions  
Unit 11 Employment Rights and Values  
Unit 12 Success Begins at Home  
Unit 13 Things Parents Can Do  
Unit 14 A Parent’s Perspective  
Unit 15 Transition Planning  
Unit 16 Maximizing Transition Planning  
Unit 17 Do Your Homework!  
Unit 18 Project SEARCH  
Unit 19 Project SEARCH in Action  
Unit 20 The Employment System  
Unit 21 Module Conclusion  
Module 2 The World of Work
Unit 1 Module 2: The World of Work  
Unit 2 Breaking the Cycle  
Unit 3 Competitive Integrated Employment  
Unit 4 Ready to Work  
Unit 5 Customized Integrated Employment  
Unit 6 Keys to Success  
Unit 7 Common Employment Services and Supports  
Unit 8 The Job Coach  
Unit 9 Job Carving and Job Creation  
Unit 10 Task Analysis  
Unit 11 Career Exploration  
Unit 12 Mentors, Internships and Apprenticeships  
Unit 13 Natural Supports  
Unit 14 Job Accommodations  
Unit 15 Assistive Technology  
Unit 16 Supported Employment  
Unit 17 Be Your Own Boss  
Unit 18 Self-employment  
Unit 19 Careers in the Digital Economy  
Unit 20 Self-Employment Resources  
Unit 21 Conclusion  
Module 3 Where to Get Help
Unit 1 Where to Get Help  
Unit 2 Person-Centered Planning  
Unit 3 Your Personal Network  
Unit 4 Benefits Counselors  
Unit 5 High School Transition Team  
Unit 6 Post-Secondary Education  
Unit 7 State Vocational Rehabilitation Services  
Unit 8 Community Rehabilitation Providers  
Unit 9 Social Security Benefits and Programs  
Unit 10 Ticket to Work  
Unit 11 PASS  
Unit 12 Medicaid Home & Community-Based Waivers  
Unit 13 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014  
Unit 14 CareerOneStop  
Unit 15 ABLE Accounts  
Unit 16 Conclusion  
Module 4 Ready, Set, Go!
Unit 1 Module 4: Ready, Set, Go!  
Unit 2 Self-Determination and Informed Choice  
Unit 3 Career vs. Job  
Unit 4 Elements of a Career Plan  
Unit 5 Career Planning for People with Developmental Disabilities  
Unit 6 Why a Career Plan Matters  
Unit 7 Creating Your Career Plan  
Unit 8 Professional Discovery Process  
Unit 9 Self-Guided Discovery  
Unit 10 It’s All About You  
Unit 11 Skills, Abilities and Interests  
Unit 12 Getting Skills and Experience  
Unit 13 Improving Social Skills  
Unit 14 Special Considerations  
Unit 15 Explore Careers that Interest You  
Unit 16 Pulling It All Together  
Unit 17 Starting Your Search  
Unit 18 Resumés  
Unit 19 Video Resumés  
Unit 20 Visual Resumés and Portfolios  
Unit 21 Well Done!  
Module 5 Employment Ahead!
Unit 1 Module 5: Employment Ahead!  
Unit 2 Networking  
Unit 3 Online Job Sites  
Unit 4 Social Media  
Unit 5 Job Search Accommodations  
Unit 6 Disclosure Dilemma  
Unit 7 Applying for Jobs  
Unit 8 Job Interviews  
Unit 9 Successful Job Interviews  
Unit 10 Questions You Can Ask  
Unit 11 Questions Employers Can’t Ask  
Unit 12 After the Interview  
Unit 13 Evaluating a Job Offer  
Unit 14 Your First Day  
Unit 15 Using Self-Advocacy at Work  
Unit 16 Requesting Accommodations and AT  
Unit 17 Changing Expectations  
Unit 18 Thinking Outside the Box  
Unit 19 Employer Resources  
Unit 20 Your Future Awaits!