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Individuals & Families

FAMILIES, INCLUDING PARENTS, SIBLINGS, GUARDIANS, AND CAREGIVERS, ARE AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT FOR THE SUCCESS OF EMPLOYMENT FIRST

Resources in this section provide information about how you can support your loved one to seek or maintain competitive community employment, resources and support for you and your family member, and more!

Video: Considerations on Employment & Assistive Technology

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Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) presenters Clayton Guffey, program director, and Heidi Lervik, assistive technology specialist, share information about AzTAP and assistive technology.

2020 PSE Policy Brief

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Available for Download as PDF. 2020 PSE Policy Brief "EXPLORING OPTIONS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES".
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Family Member Stakeholder Flyer

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A flyer for family members with resources and action steps to support Employment First. Image
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VIDEO: Tucson Unified School District Community Transition Program

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TUSD’s Community Transition Program (CTP) provides high school students with disabilities, ages 18-22, with a seamless transition from school to life as young productive adults. This video shows an example of one Community Transition Program team.
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Arizona Employment Provider Directory

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The Arizona Employment Provider Directory was created to help individuals and families make informed decisions on employment-related services. Providers are sometimes also called vendors and provide services for job seekers and families. It was developed with funding from the Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council.
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The Power of Disability Employment: The Impact to Arizona’s Economy

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This report by the Institute for Community Inclusion was developed for the Arizona Developmental Disability Planning Council in 2019. It provides up-to-date information about employment for Arizonans who have disabilities, the economic value of employing people who have disabilities, and recommendations. You can download the full report or a 4-page summary.
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Arizona@Work

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Arizona@Work connects job seekers to employers around the state through an online platform, job fairs, and trainings and apprenticeships. They also can help with your resume and to learn more about different careers. Visit their website for more information.
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TRAINING: Oh Yes I Can Work! Making the Case for Competitive Integrated Employment

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In March 2019, Sara Murphy presented on sharing effective strategies for talking about competitive integrated employment, building acceptance for new ideas, developing action plans, and engaging stakeholders. Sara Murphy is a Senior Associate at TransCen, Inc., and the Director of WorkLink, TransCen’s San Francisco-based direct service program. She has extensive experience in program development,
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What Employment First Means to Me Infographic Handout

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Available for download as PDF Handout, High Contrast, Spanish and Plain Text Document Disponible en Español To learn more about what Employment First means to a variety of stakeholders, follow this link! Plain Text: Employment First Means... Job Seeker: I have the information and support I need to make my own decisions about working. High Schooler: I have support to plan my future, like job
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Vocational Rehabilitation Eligibility, Referral, and Roadmap

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This VR Eligibility and Referral Infographic is available for download as a PDF, High Contrast, Spanish, and Plain Text Document. Disponible en Español VR Eligibility and Referral Plain Text: Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities get ready to work, find a job, and keep their jobs. It is sometimes called VR or Voc Rehab. To get help from VR, you MUST: Have a disability Have