Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference
Join us as we cover important topics and provide clear, practical answers to questions like:
- When should I begin planning for my child’s future employment?
- What meaningful job opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities?
- How could working affect my benefits?
- What if I need assistive technology or equipment to do my job?
- What programs and supports are available to help with education and employment?
- …and much more!
Conference Details
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Conference Agenda
9:00 AM – Welcome
9:10 AM – Introductions with Liam Doyle from the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
9:20 AM – Keynote: “My Journey” with Will Johnson
10:00 AM – Break
10:10 AM– Vocational Rehabilitation Employment Services with Nicole Miller, LRS Pre-ETS Program Manager
11:00AM – Break
11:10 AM– Waiver Employment Services with Rosemary Morales, OCDD Waiver Program Manager
12:00 PM– Lunch Break
1:00 PM – Small Business Development Center with Suzanne Carlos, business consultant with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at Nicholls State University
1:50 PM– Break
2:00 PM– Postsecondary Education Opportunities in Louisiana and LaPIE with Mary Breaud, Ed.D. Nicholls State University, Associate Professor of Education and Faculty Advisor for Bridge to Independence
2:50 PM– Break
3:00 PM– How Social Security Disability Benefits Planning Can Support a Successful Transition to Work with Dr. Rose Angelocci and Donald Leger, Benefits Planner and Project Director for the WSC WIPA program at the LSUHSC Human Development Center
3:50 PM– Closure/Evaluation Survey
The Empowerment Through Employment Virtual Conference is presented by:
