Innovative Employment Methods that Increase Quality of Life Outcomes for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) - Webinar - February 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (MT)

February 23, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (MT)

During this webinar you will get to dive into employment methods and learning strategies that support people with disabilities both within and outside of employment, while leading to increased health outcomes and overall quality of life. Additionally, you will experience a demonstration of how applying typical elements of game playing, a process known as gamification, may help provide successful outcomes in employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Learning Objectives:
1. Explore innovative employment methods.
2. Understand the connection between employment and health outcomes.
3. Experience an innovative employment method through a Gamification demonstration.

Intended audience: Individuals with I/DD and their families, service providers, employers and all others who are interested

Presenters:
Joseph Samour, JFK Partners LEND Trainee - Rehabilitation Counseling
Brian Dean, MA, CRC, Program Developer/Trainer - Colorado Office of Employment First
Tiffany Cron, PhD, Curriculum Developer/Trainer/Data Lead - Colorado Office of Employment First

Questions may be directed to Christine Cook at christine.cook@cuanschutz.edu or 303-724-0429.