When
March 10, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Where
This is an online event via Zoom.
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Contact
Wise Support
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Wise Wedesday Webinars:
Employment for All: Cultural Competency in Supported Employment
Sandra Urite & Patty Gonzalez from the Arc of King County
Employment can be challenging for people with developmental disabilities and finding the right support person is critical. For multicultural families, the right professional is even more important. In this presentation we will explore how to support an individual in a culturally competent and individualized way that encourages success in the workplace.
Join Patty Gonzalez, Parent to Parent Coordinator for Spanish speaking families and Sandra Urite, Information and Resource Specialist for Spanish speaking families, both from the Arc of King County, as they share their insights and perspectives on this essential topic.
Learning Objectives (Info, tools, and skills attendees will receive):
- How to support an individual in a culturally competent and individualized way that encourages success in the workplace.
- How to avoid assumptions.
- Strategies to build the trust.
- How to identify and align the goals.
- Aspects to consider when creating an action plan.
Do you require an accommodation, materials in alternate format or have inquiries about accessibility in this event? If so, please reach out to support@gowise.org no later than 5pm Friday prior to this webinar. Due to the short turnaround of our webinar series we are unable to accommodate same day requests. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully.
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Sandra Urite is the Information and Resource Specialist for Spanish-speaking families at The Arc of King County since 2016. Sandra holds a master’s degree in early childhood education and elementary education from “Islas Malvinas College” in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she taught students in grades preschool through 7th grade for 11 years before moving to Washington State with her husband in 2001. Sandra has continued her education in the US, focusing on information, services, and benefits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as emotional support resources for their families. She is the mother of a 17-year-old daughter with Cri du Chat Syndrome and a 15-year-old son.
Currently, she is a member of the Special Education Advisory Council with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. She also leads the Helping Parents program, where parents are trained as mentors to parents of recently diagnosed children. Her other projects include partnering with the Odessa Brown Children’s clinic to become a Mindfulness Facilitator, and has led mindfulness sessions in Spanish and English.
In her free time, she likes to traveling, learning about other cultures, and hanging out with her friends and family (socially distanced, of course).
