Video Topic: Employment
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Rehabilitation Act at 50: Advancing Access & Equity for People with Disabilities – Then, Now & Next2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the first federal law to address civil rights for people with disabilities. The Rehabilitation Act is often spoken of in terms of various sections, several of which affect employment and career readiness. This video explores these sections and their impact – then, now and next – on advancing access and equity for people with disabilities including youth with disabilities in employment.
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September 2023 | 416 | Disability Rights, Employment, Section 504 | |
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KY-SPIN Youth Talks: Nick on EmploymentNick, a young man with autism, talks about his experience disclosing his disability in interviews and getting job accommodations.
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April 2023 | 68 | Accommodations, Autism, Disclosure, Employment, Self-Advocacy | |
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Youth In Transition: EmploymentIn this video several young people talk about how they went about finding a job and why employment is part of living their "best life."
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November 2022 | 194 | Career Development, Employment | |
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Youth In Transition: José-Daniel’s StoryHear from José-Daniel who shares information about the supports and services he is receiving on his transition journey.
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October 2022 | 317 | Career Development, Employment, Guardianship, Transition Planning, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Youth In Transition: TK’s StoryTK is a young woman who is Deaf. In this video she touches on many issues that were part of her journey to adulthood, including completing a postsecondary degree, and employment in 2 jobs. She also shares practical advice based on her experiences, such as "Don't be afraid to make mistakes, know that it's okay."
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October 2022 | 398 | Deafness, Employment, Independent Living, Postsecondary Education, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Connecting Youth with Significant Disabilities to Summer EmploymentIn this video, Erik Carter, professor of special education at Vanderbilt University, provides practical strategies for connecting youth with significant disabilities to summer employment.
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July 2022 | 44 | Career Development, Employment, Transition, Webinar | |
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What is Competitive Integrated Employment?This video explores both the philosophy and basic concepts of the term competitive integrated employment, a key concept in vocational rehabilitation as well as other efforts to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
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July 2022 | 252 | Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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What are Vocational Rehabilitation Services?This video provides a national overview of Vocational Rehabilitation services.
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June 2022 | 514 | Adult Services, Career Development, Employment, Financial Aid, Preparing for Employment, Transition, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Edgy Meg's Success StoryIn this video, learn more about Meg's journey to supported self-employment and her experience as a business owner and how Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services supported Meg and her family in the process.
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May 2022 | 175 | Employment, Entrepreneur, Family Support, Preparing for Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Employment Accommodations ExplainedThis short video explains what reasonable accommodations in employment settings are and how to ask for them.
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October 2019 | 52 | Accommodations, Employment | |
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Connecting Youth to CareersThis video follows Jessica from 9th grade through her senior year as she explores her strengths and interests, gains work experience and finds her career pathway. It covers self-awareness, career research and career planning activities. It also answers questions about what parents can do to help launch their teen on a successful career path.
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September 2019 | 10 | Accommodations, Adult Services, American Job Centers, Career Development, Connecting Youth, Disability Self-Awareness, Employment, Finding Strengths, Preparing for Employment, Self-Awareness, Transition, Transition Planning | |
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Willing to WorkIt�s a jungle out there for job-seekers with disabilities! Wilbert Johnson tells us how he was able to get his dream job and provides tips for fellow job-seekers.
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October 2018 | 540 | Employment, Transition Planning, Self-Determination | |
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Transition Tips for Employment #1: High ExpectationsIt is important that families and professionals have high expectations that youth with disabilities can be employed.
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March 2018 | 442 | Preparing for Employment, High Expectations, Family Support | Transition Tips: How Parents Can Help Their Youth Find Employment Success |
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Transition Tips for Employment #2: Make Work Experiences a PriorityMeaningful work experiences in high school can support youth to have better employment outcomes as adults.
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March 2018 | 228 | Preparing for Employment, Family Support | Transition Tips: How Parents Can Help Their Youth Find Employment Success |
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Transition Tips for Employment #3: Use Your Personal NetworksFamilies can use their networks of friends, neighbors, and others to help find employment opportunities for their youth.
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March 2018 | 168 | Preparing for Employment, Family Support | Transition Tips: How Parents Can Help Their Youth Find Employment Success |
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Transition Tips for Employment #4: Employers Want Good EmployeesBeing motivated and having a good attitude are important soft skills for youth with disabilities to learn.
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March 2018 | 201 | Preparing for Employment, Family Support, Soft Skills | Transition Tips: How Parents Can Help Their Youth Find Employment Success |
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Transition Tips for Employment #5: Learn What Supports Are AvailableThere are a variety of community and disability organizations that can help families and youth with disabilities to achieve their employment goals.
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March 2018 | 177 | Preparing for Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation | Transition Tips: How Parents Can Help Their Youth Find Employment Success |
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Unconscious Biases: Shattering Assumptions and Surprising OurselvesLearn about unconscious biases about people with disabilities and their ability to work in the competitive workplace – and how to challenge assumptions.
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October 2017 | 345 | Career Development, Community Inclusion, Disability Awareness, High Expectations, Employment | |
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#ABLEtoSave: Qualified Disability Related ExpensesThis video from the ABLE National Resource Center provides very straightforward descriptions and explanations of the type of expenses that ABLE funds can be used for. The ABLE NRC Director, Chris Rodriquez, goes through broad categories like education, transportation, assistive technology and more and gives examples of the type of services that are covered.
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August 2017 | 265 | Financial Planning, Self-determination, Employment, Postsecondary Education, Transportation, Health | |
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Minnesota Student PerspectivesTwo students discuss how a transition program has helped them to gain work experience and develop skills for their futures.
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April 2017 | 47 | Transition Planning, Employment | |
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Solutions for Youth with DisabilitiesThis video looks at customized employment as a strategy and how it is helping youth with disabilities successfully transition to employment.
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March 2017 | 688 | Employment | |
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What is AmeriCorps?This video breaks down the details of the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is a program that engages adults in public service work with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community."
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March 2017 | 67102 | Employment, Career Development | |
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10 Job Interview Tips For (and By) Young People with DisabilitiesNeed some help getting through your next job interview? Here are 10 job interview tips by young adults with disabilities, for young adults with disabilities.
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March 2017 | 2481 | Employment, Transition Planning, Self-Determination | |
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A #JobCreators Family Interview - The Perez FamilyThe Perez family explored self-employment as a way to create a meaningful future for their 11-year-old daughter with Down syndrome. In this video they describe their journey and the benefits that exploring self-employment has had for their now teenage daughter.
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January 2017 | 488 | Employment, Entrepreneur, Family Support, Intellectual Disability, Preparing for Employment | |
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How #ApprenticeshipWorks for RecruitsLearn how apprenticeship can work for you as a job seeker or employer. These inclusive apprenticeship programs in high-growth industries like information technology and healthcare show how #ApprenticeshipWorks for everyone.
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November 2016 | 855 | Employment, Career Development, For Employers | |
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The Job Accommodation Network: JAN is here for YOU!The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free service of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy that helps employers and employees find workplace solutions for individuals with disabilities.
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September 2016 | 1710 | Accommodations, For Employers, Assistive Technology, Employment | |
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Employment First for Transitioning YouthJessica Steele with Virginia’s Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) speaks about Employment First in Virginia and how it impacts transitioning youth with disabilities. Traditionally, people with disabilities have been thought to be placed in sheltered work environments or day services but Employment First is working to change that approach.
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August 2016 | 295 | Employment, Transition Planning, Adult Services, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Voices of Experience: Meet Danette SmithMeet Danette Smith, a mother of a child with a disability and a Human Resources professional. Danette offers strategies for how young people can prepare themselves to meet the needs of employers. She highlights the importance of soft skills, making a good first impression, and being a “curious, passionate learner.”
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August 2016 | 411 | Employment, Accommodations, Career Development, Disclosure, Soft Skills, Preparing for Employment | Voices of Experience |
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Danette Smith: Job Search and Interview TipsDanette Smith discusses what employers look for in a resume, the importance of a cover letter, and ways youth with communication challenges can convey they skills and passion.
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August 2016 | 262 | Employment, Accommodations, Career Development, Disclosure, Soft Skills, Preparing for Employment | Voices of Experience |
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Questions of DiscriminationBefore someone can practice law, they must not only graduate from law school but pass the state’s bar exam. Currently, 41 states include questions in their bar exam application asking about the applicant’s mental health history, diagnosis or treatment. If an applicant answers “yes” to these questions, they are required to fill out a form revealing private information and may be forced to turn over confidential treatment records before being allowed to take the bar exam. The video below discusses the impact these questions have on applicants and the diversity of the legal profession.
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March 2016 | 514 | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Civil Rights and Legal Protections, Disability Rights, Disclosure, Employment, Mental Health, Postsecondary Education | |
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Serve Overseas: You Always Have Something to Contribute and LearnFascinated with the overseas experiences of a friend who joined the Peace Corps, Allen Neece followed suit and discovered a new outlet for sharing his passion for education. Allen, who is Deaf, shares information about his experience working with Deaf communities in Kenya, Zambia, and Guyana (2007-2011) as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
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March 2016 | 130 | Deafness, Employment, High Expectations, International Study, Transition Planning, Travel | |
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Moving Out Into the WorldDiscover how international study and volunteer abroad can develop confidence, independence, and career skills for people with disabilities.
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October 2015 | 384 | Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations, Inclusion, Independent Living | |
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From Disability Benefits to Benefits Counseling: Michele’s Ticket to Work Success StoryMichele, a young adult with Muscular Dystrophy, talks about how Ticket to Work helped her get an education and reach her career goals.
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October 2015 | 1417 | Adult Services, Benefit Programs and Supports, Career Development, Employment, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Work Incentives, Muscular Dystrophy | |
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Work Early, Work Often: Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with DisabilitiesPart of a three-part series highlighting the importance of work and work-based experiences in an young person’s transition to adulthood, a mother talks about her son’s career development experiences, finding the right job “fit,” his personal growth on the job, and “letting go.”
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September 2015 | 1439 | Career Development, Employment, Family Support, Finding Strengths, Independent Living | Work Early, Work Often |
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Work Early, Work Often: Employers of Young Adults with DisabilitiesPart of a three-part series highlighting the importance of work and work-based experiences in an young person’s transition to adulthood, employers discuss how exposing young adults with disabilities to real work experiences can help to meet the needs of a business and improve their bottom line.
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September 2015 | 1481 | Career Development, Employment, High Expectations, Preparing for Employment, Supportive Adults | Work Early, Work Often |
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Disability DisclosureThis video provides a short introduction to disability disclosure for youth with disabilities in school or at work. It shows a young adult filling out an application for employment and trying to decide if he should disclose or not his disability.
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September 2015 | 667 | Disclosure, Employment, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Curtis Pride PSAMajor League Baseball‘s rich legacy of inclusion is acknowledged in this Public Service Announcement featuring former Major-League player Curtis Pride, who was born deaf.
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August 2015 | 159 | Inspiration, Employment, Deafness, Recreation and Sports | |
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Preparing Minnesota Students for Career and Postsecondary OpportunitiesThis 2015 webinar provides an overview of Minnesota’s new career-focused Personal Learning Plans, now required for all MN secondary students. Presenters from the Minnesota Department of Education introduce viewers to the eight required areas of a plan and provide information on how to coordinate these plans with the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and transition planning goals of special education students.
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June 2015 | 189 | Transition Planning, Career Development, Preparing for Employment, Webinar | |
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Dao Xiong on Advice to Asian-American ParentsDao Xiong shares advice for other Asian-American families who have youth with disabilities.
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April 2015 | 164 | Asian-American Parents, Intellectual Disability, Community Supports, Family Support, Preparing for Employment | Voices of Experience |
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Cory SmithWith the help of an adult service agency, Cory Smith found a job he loves at Brother's Custom Cabinets.
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March 2015 | 1233 | Adult Services, Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations | |
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Ben Carter: Carter's Courier ServiceFollow Ben Carter in his job working as a courier for Lane County Health and Human Services. He and his family worked with an adult service agency to create a customized employment opportunity working in the community.
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March 2015 | 1473 | Adult Services, Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations | |
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Meet Brandon ZiemkeMeet Brandon Ziemke, a college student, employee and young man with an intellectual disability. Brandon talks about overcoming obstacles, the impact of caring adults in his life, and his hopes and dreams for the future.
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March 2015 | 706 | Employment, Postsecondary Education, High Expectations, Perseverance | Voices of Experience |
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Rachel Magario on Postsecondary EducationRachel Magario discusses success in postsecondary education.
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March 2015 | 248 | Postsecondary Education, Employment, Self-Advocacy, High Expectations | Voices of Experience |
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What Can CareerOneStop Do For YouCareerOneStop.org is a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. This video outlines how the site can help users explore careers, search for a job and find local training and other help.
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February 2015 | 347 | American Job Centers (Workforce Centers), Career Development, Employment, Postsecondary Education, Transition Planning | |
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Supported EmploymentThis video highlights supported employment employees who found work positions created at a veterinary clinic with assistance from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services.
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February 2015 | 745 | Employment, Adult Services, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Customized EmploymentThis video features Sean and his customized employment experience at Barnes and Noble. It showcases how a customized employment experience can be beneficial to both the business and to the individual with a disability.
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December 2014 | 1448 | Employment, Finding Strengths | |
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Larry Clay’s Success StoryThis video highlights the successful transition to employment of Larry Clay, a young man with autism. With the support of his family, school, state vocational rehabilitation plan, and Social Security's Ticket to Work program, Larry has left his SSI cash benefits behind, is working full-time, and feels great about himself and his job.
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October 2014 | 5565 | Autism, Employment, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Transition Planning, Work Incentives | |
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Who I Am — PSAThe new “Who I Am” PSA features nine real people with disabilities. Rather than be defined by disability, these individuals are the sum of their many life roles — which includes working in jobs they love.
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October 2014 | 884 | Employment, PSA, Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy, For Employers | |
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Making a Smooth Transition from High School to Adult Living: Successful CollaborationAll students and their families benefit from collaboration — teamwork, group effort, and cooperation — between family, school, and others as they make the transition to adult life. Students with disabilities often require extra collaboration and support to achieve their employment, educational, and independent living goals, sometimes for their entire lives. This 2012 webinar for parents of youth with disabilities explores how to use the concept of collaboration to ensure their son or daughter’s transition to adulthood is as smooth as possible. Originally developed for Minnesota families, most content is relevant to families residing in other states as well. Presenters: Carolyn Anderson, PACER Center | Barb Ziemke, PACER Center | Sean Roy, PACER Center.
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March 2014 | 555 | Webinar, Transition Planning, Collaboration, Adult Services, Connecting Youth, Vocational Rehabilitation, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Transportation, County Services, Independent Living, Employment, Health, Benefit Programs and Supports, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Postsecondary Education, Family Support | |
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Matthew Success StoryYouth with disabilities discuss how the decisions to disclose their disabilities have affected them at school, at work, and in social situations.
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March 2014 | 456 | Employment, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination, Intellectual Disability | |
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Wilson Family: Holding High ExpectationsYouth with disabilities discuss how the decisions to disclose their disabilities have affected them at school, at work, and in social situations.
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March 2014 | 483 | Employment, Family Support, High Expectations, Intellectual Disability, Transition, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Introducing Vocational Rehabilitation ServicesIt won't be long until you are out of high school and on to post-secondary education or work. The time to prepare for that big step forward is now. In this short Simply Said video, you’ll learn how your local Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) counselor can help you be successful at school, at work, and in the community. All you need to do is ask!
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February 2014 | 3316 | Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Supports, Postsecondary Education | Simply Said |
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Meet Ben! An Introduction to Ticket to WorkThis video provides an easy-to-understand overview of the Ticket to Work video program. If you’re receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and working, or thinking about working, this program may be a good resource for you. Watch Ben’s journey and learn more about how Social Security’s Ticket to Work can help SSI recipients achieve greater financial independence by providing access to free employment support services.
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November 2013 | 24780 | Work Incentives, Benefit Programs and Supports, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Employment | |
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Get the Job . . . Keep the Job!This open-captioned video is by youth with disabilities and for youth with -- and without -- disabilities. It is an overview of the right and wrong ways to apply for a job and give an interview; as well as how to request reasonable accommodations, and how to keep your job.
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September 2013 | 51927 | Employment, Transition Planning, Self-Determination, Youth Produced | |
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Because — PSAThe Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort convened by the U. S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. The "Because" PSA reflects ODEP's priorities to increase expectations of youth with disabilities, their parents, teachers, coaches, and mentors, as well as future employers about what persons with disabilities can achieve in their careers.
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January 2013 | 24198 | Employment, Inspiration, PSA | |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: CommunicationThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on communication skills — skills on the top of the “must have” list for every employer. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 38005 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: NetworkingThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on using networking skills to find job opportunities. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 9961 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: Critical Thinking and Problem SolvingThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on critical thinking and problem-solving. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 31395 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: SynopsisThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video presents tips from all videos in the series. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 19188 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: ProfessionalismThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on professionalism — coming to work on time, dressing appropriately and taking initiative. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 32327 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: TeamworkThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on the ability to work with others. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 18765 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Skills to Pay the Bills: Enthusiasm and AttitudeThis video is one of five from the Department of Labor’s Skills to Pay the Bills series. Information is targeted to youth, ages 14 to 21, in both in-school and out-of-school environments. This video focuses on enthusiasm and attitude. “Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success” is a curriculum developed by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability and Employment Policy.
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October 2012 | 35662 | Employment, Soft Skills, Social Skills, Career Development | Skills to Pay the Bills |
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Dude, Where’s My Transition Plan?Transitioning to adulthood takes planning for youth with disabilities. Young adults interviewed in Tennessee and Kentucky share a little about where they are in the transition process and steps they’re taking to make their dreams come true.
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October 2012 | 2196 | Career Development, Transition Planning, Preparing for Employment, Self-Awareness | |
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411 Disability DisclosureYouth with disabilities discuss how the decisions to disclose their disabilities have affected them at school, at work, and in social situations.
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September 2012 | 3750 | Disclosure, Employment, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Autism Stories: Adults on the SpectrumMike works every Thursday as the DJ at a radio station in New York. Mike talks about how working at the radio station makes him feel important and it gives him a sense of purpose.
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July 2012 | 55603 | Autism, Employment, Accommodations | |
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How Anthony’s Beehive Got Started — CNNAnthony’s fascination with bees as a child eventually developed into a family business, and a means of providing future financial independence for Anthony, who has a developmental disability.
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May 2012 | 363 | Employment, Entrepreneur, Self-Determination, Family Support, Career Development | |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Jack’s JobsThis video produced by Minnesota high school students mixes an informational interview on vocational rehabilitation with comic relief provided by the high school’s mascot, the Lumber Jack. Several students showcase how Vocational Rehabilitation Services helped them with college and careers after high school.
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December 2010 | 2628 | Vocational Rehabilitation, Youth Produced, Employment, Preparing for Employment | |
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Workforce Centers: The Work Force Is With You!High school students interview and explore the services available to them at their local Workforce Center.
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December 2010 | 945 | American Job Centers (Workforce Centers), Youth Produced, Employment, Preparing for Employment | |
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I Can — PSAThe Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace.
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September 2009 | 73152 | Employment, For Employers, Finding Strengths, PSA |