Learn more about the outcome of the live online discussion here.
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies nationwide have faced many challenges in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as they strive to support deaf people’ access to Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), vocational training and employment.
Now, VR staff and community rehabilitation providers (CRPs) can gather in an online discussion to share challenges and success stories. NDC is offering two live panels on two different dates to choose from. The content will be the same for each date; we ask people to register for only one date.
Panelists Include:
-
Bedarius Bell, State Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
-
Cathy Corrado, Transition Specialist, Washington Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Youth
-
Jimmy Mitchell, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services
-
Kathy Stoehr, State Coordinator Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Client Services Specialist, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation
Panel Dates and Times
-
Tuesday, July 28: 2-3 p.m. CDT
-
Thursday, Aug. 6: 2-3 p.m. CDT
Note: webinar room will be open 5 minutes prior to start time
In order to attend this event you will need to:
-
Register for one of the panel dates. A Zoom calendar invite will be emailed to you closer to the day of the panel.
-
Download or update Zoom on your computer to the latest version.
-
Sign in with a Zoom account. (The webinar link alone will not give you access to the live event, you must sign in to Zoom using a personal or work account. You can sign up for free at zoom.us)
Interpreters and real-time captioning will be provided for both panels. For additional access requests please email: help@nationaldeafcenter.org at least 3 business days prior to the event.
Tips for Zoom Access
-
Check with your IT department to grant access to Zoom if you have not used Zoom successfully in the past.
-
Use a laptop or desktop computer to optimize your view of the live panel. However, if you do not have a computer, a tablet is preferable over using a smartphone.
-
If you use captions, a link will be provided to view captions on a separate window or device.
-
If you are unable to access the live panel via computer or device, you may call in via videophone or telephone. Phone numbers, Webinar ID and Participant ID will be provided in the Zoom Invitation email.
Panel FAQs
-
Who can attend the live panel? All are welcome. This panel is designed to benefit VR professionals and service providers providing services to young deaf adults.
-
Will CRC or RID CEUs be offered for this panel? Only CRC clock hours will be provided. Attendees will be provided a link to a survey at the end of the live panel to complete and submit to receive a certificate of completion.
-
Will a recording be made available to those who could not attend? The live panels will be recorded for internal evaluation purposes only. Recordings will not be made available to the public.
