Customized Employment is transforming the way individuals with significant disabilities access meaningful work. This session will provide an overview of Arizona’s Customized Employment Pilot, an innovative initiative designed to enhance competitive integrated employment outcomes. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the Customized Employment process, including Discovery, job development, and employer engagement. Through real-world examples and insights from the pilot’s implementation, this session will explore how professionals can leverage Customized Employment strategies to create inclusive work opportunities tailored to individual strengths. Join us to learn how Customized Employment is reshaping employment services in Arizona.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the foundational principles of Customized Employment, including Discovery, job development, and employer engagement.
- Identify key components of Arizona’s Customized Employment Pilot and how it is shaping employment services in the state.
- Learn strategies for implementing CE within their own organizations, including practical tools and lessons learned from pilot implementation.
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Speaker(s)
Johnson, Sandaine