NEON National Plan to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

NEON National Plan to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)

January 27th, 2022, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST

Please join us for a comprehensive presentation, hosted by The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and Dr. David Mank and Dr. Richard Luecking on the release of the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network (NEON) National Plan to Increase Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE). Joining them will be leaders from National and Local Provider Organization, as well as advocates and people working in CIE positions. Webinar Objectives:

• Learn about strategies to increase competitive integrated employment at the local, state, and national level from nationally recognized subject matter experts

• Learn directly from local provider organizations about the benefits of participating in NEON and the strategic goals they have accomplished by being in NEON

• Learn directly from individuals with disabilities about their competitive integrated employment experiences

***Register for the Webinar Here*** Please email any accommodation requests to vrn@econsys.com Moderated By

David Mank & Rich Luecking

Hear from a Panel of Leaders of National Provider Organizations

Kate McSweeny - ACCSES Donna Martin - ANCOR Julie Christensen - APSE Mike Nagel - The Arc US Jessica Tagai - SourceAmerica Hear from a Panel of Leaders of Local Provider Organizations

Jim Zahora - The Abilities Connection, Springfield, OH Dan Strick - NewStar, Chicago Heights, IL Lisa Korell - Chesapeake Bay Industries, Easton, MD Brandon Yorty – Vista Autism Services, Hersey, PA Hear from a Panel of Self-Advocates *Speakers to be announced soon*

Check in next week for more speakers, bios, and the release of the National Plan to Increase CIE report!