Through "Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities in the Workforce System," workforce staff acquire new skills to improve services to a potential pool of qualified workers, individuals with disabilities. The classes are delivered in a flexible curriculum designed to respond to timeframes and needs of the audience. Through these classes, participants acquire an understanding of a broad range of topics, from the basics of disability awareness to practical application of Section 188 to the hands-on tools required to deliver customized employment services to individuals with disabilities to become successfully employed. The coursework is designed to bring partners in the workforce system together in the same class to build collaboration and to provide a framework for addressing local needs in a practical way in which participants learn from one another.

Comments from Participants about "Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities in the Workforce System."

"Everything they talked about was needed in all workforce offices in Oklahoma."

"Wonderful--wish we had more sessions."

"Great stuff--good examples. Wonderful training atmosphere."

"Instructors encouraged us to think about our answers and ideas."

What did you like best about the training:

"Interactive nature of the training."

"Games, trainers, variety of information and materials to take home."

"All the interaction with fellow workers and exposure to Tech Success."

For more information about the above programs and services

Contact Vickey Dudgeon at 405.325.4084

FAX (405) 325-1632

e-mail:  vdudgeon@ou.edu