6PM  

SMRO Employment Information & Discussion for Self- Advocates February 8, 2017 

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Please join us to learn more about Employment - Goli Balakhani is conducting this information discussion about employment services provided by DDA.

In this session: You will get a better understanding of the services provided by DDA and how it can help you find your suitable job and being able to continue working with the needed support. As a result, one can plan to build a meaningful day 

For questions, please call Goli Balakhani at 410-234-8210 or by email Goli.Balakhani@Maryland.gov or click on the registration link below.  There is limited seating. Please do not register if you are not going to attend. 

Please Note- Information sessions offered by the Advocacy Supports team are only available to Self-Advocates. If a Self-Advocate need support to participate in a session, they are welcome to bring a person to support them. 

REGISTER HERE NOW 

Thinking about Employment

Get focused

A. What is my dream job?

B. How do I find out about jobs?

C. What skills do I have?

D. What is Micro-Enterprise?

Get ready

A. How do I get more skills?

B. What is a circle employment team?

C. How can I get support? How can I give support?

D. Employment Setting Option 

Questions

1. What is Competitive Employment?

2. What is Supported Employment?

3. What is Employment Discovery and Customization?

4. What is Community-Based Employment?

Get on the road to work

A. How do I find job openings?

B. How do I complete the job application?

C. How do I write a resume?

D. How do I prepare for an interview?

E. How do I handle questions about disability?

IV. Get on the roads to a micro-enterprise

V. You have arrived at work!

A. What are my rights as a worker?

B. How do I get along with others?

C. How do I dress professionally?

D. How do I manage the money I am making?

E. What is the most I can make without losing my benefits?