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Understanding the NC ABLE Program: Basics and Information

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are designed for those with the occurrence of disability before the age of 26. The NC ABLE Program was launched in 2017 and allows eligible individuals the opportunity to save and fund a variety of qualified disability expenses while maintaining Medicaid, SSI and other public supports. Join NC ABLE for a webinar

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Jobseeker Webinar: Interviewing Tips and Mock Interviews with Disability Solutions

Employers across the country are starting to embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace as Americans with disabilities are experiencing employment gains. While labor conditions have improved for individuals and veterans with disabilities, many others continue to struggle to find employment due to lack of preparation and not having the required skills needed to successfully

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Community-Partner Webinar: Partnering with Businesses and Preparing Jobseekers

Disability Solutions will walk counselors through how to make meaningful connections with businesses and help counselors’ jobseekers best position themselves for employment. We will touch on common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid in these business/community organization relationships to effectively lead to more lasting employment partnerships. In addition, we will address interview question preparation for jobseekers

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Community-Partner Webinar: Partnering with Businesses and Preparing Jobseekers

Disability Solutions will walk counselors through how to make meaningful connections with businesses and help counselors’ jobseekers best position themselves for employment. We will touch on common mistakes and pitfalls to avoid in these business/community organization relationships to effectively lead to more lasting employment partnerships. In addition, we will address interview question preparation for jobseekers

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NC TIDE Conference

The North Carolina Training, Instruction, Development and Education (NC TIDE) Committee is a non-profit training organization for the behavioral healthcare industry. With their first conference in 1975, established in 1992 as a non-profit agency, and renamed NC TIDE in 2011, NC TIDE has successfully completed over 85 conferences and trained thousands of individuals in the behavioral healthcare

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Lessons Learned: Insights Into Starting and Growing a Small Business

Entrepreneurs with disabilities will share their experiences in building and growing their businesses. They will describe the challenges they experienced and share their strategies for success. Moderated by: Mai Ling Chan, MS, CCC-SLP Executive Consultant, CEO and Cofounder, Exceptional Lab Panelists include: Aanouluwapo Omoleye, Founder, AbleBook Africa Jesse Magee, Musician, Rock-Able Andrea Freeman, Founder, Puppy Luv Dog Boutique and Spa Jasmin

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Elevatus Training | Tinder, Grindr and More: Supporting People with I/DD Who Are Dating Online

People with I/DD want to be in relationships, but often struggle with just how to meet people. Lots of folks today are meeting people online, often through dating apps. How do we successfully support someone dating online? And what are some specific things to know about dating apps? Join us for this two part online

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Association of University Centers on Disabilities Conference

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) will be hosting their 13th annual conference this year. This year’s theme is Emerging Leaders: Shaping the Future. These leaders include innovative clinicians, service providers, trainers, self-advocates, family members, and those in academia. The goal of AUCD is to improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being

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