FEAT is for Kansas families, youth/young adults and individuals who serve Kansas children birth-26.
A FREE two-day training designed for families, youth/young adults who have disabilities and/or special health care needs, and the professionals who support them.
Sept. 8 - Part 1: Building the Dream of Employment
“Outside the box” job possibilities
Transition from high school
Meet individuals have disabilities who are successfully employed
Sept. 14 - Part 2: Identifying and Accessing Employment Resources
Services, programs, and information to support gaining and maintaining employment
Antidiscrimination laws
Visit with state and local adult service agencies who support individuals with disabilities
Employment is possible for youth/young adults who have disabilities!
A two-day training designed for families, their young adults who have significant support needs, and the professionals who support them
The goals of FEAT are to
Increase expectations for competitive employment of the young adult with a disability
Increase knowledge of state and federal resources to support the employment of the young adult
Benefits to Students, Families, Schools, and Teachers
Youth and Young adults with disabilities
gain knowledge of supports and services,
brainstorm possible employment options and discuss support needs with peers
learn self-advocacy skills related to employment
gain an understanding of disability disclosure
Families
increase understanding of transition to employment and knowledge of resources to support post-secondary employment of their child
network with other families going through transition
meet representatives from various employment resources in your community
plan for transition and employment meetings
participate in follow-up technical assistance meetings
Schools
receive free, up-to-date, in-service training for special education teachers and staff
Teachers
gain knowledge of the adult service systems
learn about “outside the box,” customized employment possibilities
plan with families and young adult, increasing successful transition to adulthood and family involvement
meet representatives from various employment resources in your community
participate in follow-up technical assistance meetings to learn more about how to support students with various needs to be competitively employed