King County Sponsored DDD Trainings & Events
K-12 Benchmarks for Success
Teresa Grossi, PhD, is a nationally known educator, returning to Seattle on April 30, 2008, to present K-12 Benchmarks for Success for students with developmental disabilities. This interactive session is for school staff, educators, teachers and para-educators who work with students with developmental disabilities kindergarten through graduation and others who may have an interest in ensuring that those students have the supports to progress to a successful adult life. For registration contact Andrew Kottwitz by phone at 206-343-0881 Ext. 105 or by email at Andrew@theinitiative.ws.
See event flyer. (PDF)
Tri-County Conferences
Download: 2008 Tri-County Conference Annoucement (PDF)
A Community of Action: Leadership Conference
Date: April 16-18, 2008
Location: Tacoma
More information: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment W.i.S.e. (external)
31st Ellensburg Employment Conference
Date: June 18-20
Location: Central Washington University, Ellensburg
More information: Washington Initiative for Supported Employment W.i.S.e. (external)
Employment Training Opportunities in King County
Social Security Trainings: This is a series that is specifically targeted to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The topics include an overview of the Social Security system, work incentives and information to assist individuals with disabilities to manage their benefits while working. Individuals with disabilities, providers, advocates and others interested in Social Security and employment issues are welcome. For more information contact Scott Leonard or Kelley Faulkner.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) (256KB PPT)
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) / Social Security Disabled Adult Child (SSDAC) (317KB PPT)
- Social Security Administration Work Incentives (1 MB PPT)
School to Work Orientations: These are information sessions for families and individuals with developmental disabilities who are interested in the King County School to Work Program, which is for students with developmental disabilities (ages 20-21 in the last year of school) who want to graduate with a job. For more information contact Kelley Faulkner.
Transition Fairs: These are resource fairs for students with developmental disabilities (ages 14-21), their families, educators and employment providers. The Transition Fairs will allow students, family members and educators to get to know and interview vocational providers. There will also be booths for other community providers including state agencies, parks and recreation, housing resources and more. Classes on transition and related topics will also be offered to attendees. For more information contact Kelley Faulkner or Cheryl Green.
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See event flyer.
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Date: March 20, 2008, 1 - 7 PM
King County Transition Resource Fair (South)
Location: Highline Community College, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines
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Date: April 22, 2008, 1 - 7 PM
King County Transition Resource Fair (North)
Location: Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline