Through these sessions, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to champion Customized Employment within your organization, support job seekers with I/DD, and collaborate effectively with employers for long-term success.
This two-part FREE webinar series is designed specifically for service providers looking to advance inclusive employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Customized Employment (CE) offers a flexible, person-centered approach to building meaningful work opportunities by aligning individual strengths and interests with real business needs. Through these sessions, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge and practical strategies needed to champion CE within your organization, support job seekers with I/DD, and collaborate effectively with employers for long-term success.
Part 1: Understanding Customized Employment—Principles and Promise
Discover the core principles of CE and explore its four foundational stages—Discovery, Job Development, Negotiation, and Ongoing Support. Learn how CE creates new pathways for individuals with I/DD, and gain inspiration from real-world examples of success.
Part 2: Putting Customized Employment into Practice—Strategies and Success
Dive deeper into the practical side of CE implementation. This session covers step-by-step approaches for each stage, from meaningful Discovery to effective employer engagement and sustained support. You’ll walk away with actionable tools, funding insights, and best practices tailored for I/DD service providers.
Join ANCOR for this essential series and take your skills in supporting customized, inclusive employment for individuals with I/DD to the next level.
Presenter
Jeannine Pavlak, CEO, New England Business Associates
