Subject: FW: [tcann] Audio Conference Announcement
From: Ginette Perkins (ginettep@wa.easter-seals.org)
Date: Mon Apr 07 2003 - 10:13:06 PDT
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Subject: [tcann] Audio Conference Announcement
Telework: Universal Implications
Tech Connections Audio Conference
April 16, 2003
2:30 - 4:00 P.M. (EDT)
Tech Connections' continuing series of audio conferences
offers individuals, schools, workforce development professionals
and rehabilitation agencies a cost-effective way of
participating in timely, informative training sessions to help
keep professionals and consumers knowledgeable about assistive
technology (AT).
In May 2001, 19.8 million persons usually did some work at home
as part of their primary job (Bureau of Labor Statistics of the
U.S. Department of Labor). These workers, who reported working
at home at least once per week, accounted for 15 percent of
total employment.
Join us as we explore Telework and the possibilities it offers
to individuals with disabilities and potential employers.
Participants will have an opportunity to hear from a
distinguished and knowledgeable panel as they share their
expertise on this topic and highlight the benefits to both the
employer and employee with a disability. This session will
include discussions on:
* Defining Telework
* Pros and cons to Telework
* Telework as a reasonable accommodation
* Experiences from the field
This audio conference, which is part of a series of training
opportunities on assistive technology for vocational
rehabilitation professionals and the individuals they serve,
will focus on using Telework as an option for individuals with
disabilities who may encounter obstacles in pursuing mainstream
employment opportunities. The audio conference will address
this concept via fact sheets, case studies, a question and
answer period, and an expanded online discussion board.
Invited speakers:
* Wil Morales, Moderator
* Michael Dziak, President of InteleWorks, Inc.
* Susan Webb, Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
* Jamie Cahill, Teleworker
Participants can expect:
* Interactive discussion between knowledgeable speakers and
moderator
* Easily downloadable web-based handouts in various formats
* Web-based Real-Time captioning
* Q & A period
* CRC credits for audio conference and post-conference
discussion forum
* Registration and handouts distribution via web and email
Who should participate?
Tech Connection's training opportunities are design for
vocational rehabilitation counselors and others interested in
assistive technology and how to accommodate persons with
disabilities in the workplace. This can include university
educators and students, occupational therapists,
AT practitioners, special education teachers, employers, and
individuals with disabilities.
Registration and costs involved:
You can participate in this audio conference right in your own
office or meeting space by using your telephone and dialing a
toll-free number (provided with registration materials). Arrange
for an accessible conference room or meeting space large enough
to accommodate your participants and have a speaker telephone
available. To use the web-based real-time captioning, have a
computer available with Internet access. Download materials
from our website (available in 4 different formats) about a
week before the training program.
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Contact Tech Connections to register:
Registration deadline:
Friday April 11, 2003 (registration limited to 50 sites)
Registration fee:
$40 per site (call for details on multiple sites discount)
Phone: 877-TEK-SEEK (V/TTY) or
E-mail: techconnections@crt.gatech.edu
Mention Code #E403B when registering.
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