Through the use of a Power Point presentation, lecture and written materials participants will become acquainted with the great variety of agencies and partners that may be involved with a beneficiarys return to work.  Most importantly, what steps can be taken to ensure that all players are on the same page and none of the various plans conflict!  When the beneficiary enters a crisis period what is the practitioners role?  And how do you build time into your schedule to provide immediate assistance. Online polling will be used to ascertain knowledge acquisition. A preparatory reading assignment will be provided and is required.

Presentation highlighting the Emerging Leaders and Workforce Recruitment Program along with Metlife and Prudential sharing their experiences with the two internship programs.

This FREE 4 hour program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and highlight those areas where accessibility requirements found in the 2008 New York City Construction Code differ from federal accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities and accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies. We will also focus on the new ADA guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment. For disability accommodations or information re: the training location (i.e. directions) please contact Abby Fitzsimmons at 718.803.3782 #7207.

Provided orientation/training to Circle of Champion Member companies, including representatives from Northrop Grumman and Bender Consulting. Mentoring guidelines, expectations of the program, and the matching process were reviewed with all participating Mentors.

Provided orientation training to Circle of Champion companies on the Pilot Mentoring Project. Reviewed the expectations of the program, matching process of Mentees and Mentors, and the mentoring program guidelines,

This session will provide a basic overview of this important work incentive and how it applies to SSDI and SSI applicants but only SSDI recipients.

Provided orientation to George Fratto of Northrop Grumman on the E-Mentoring Pilot Project. Reviewed mentoring program guidelines, matching process for Mentors and Mentees through WRP, and the mentoring guide.

Provided Francis Eleazor from Northrop Grumman an orientation/training to the Pilot E-Mentoring Project. Reviewed the matching process for Mentees and Mentors through WRP, expectations of the program, and mentoring guide.

-Training on the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design that go into effect March 2012. -Cutting edge information on the ADA, incuding the new Dept. of Justice regulations. -Sessions on a wide-range of ADA related topics. -Sessions that meet ADA Coordinator Training Certification Program fundamental and elective credits. -Presenters from the U.S. Dept. of Justice, Access Board, the EEOC, National Center on Accessibility and the International Code Council. -Affordable, quality training! More details and information available at the following web address: http://www.adasymposium.org/

This course explores benefits and work incentives planning, the code of conduct of Benefits Practitioners and effective communication strategies using lecture, PowerPoint and written materials. This skill-building session provides opportunity for question and answer.  Online polling will be used to test participant knowledge. A preparatory reading assignment will be provided and is required.