Project Employ Offers Resource Fair

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Project Employ's Schedule of the day has been released!

Project Employ, a training and technical assistance program for young people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, will offer a free Mini-Conference and Resource Fair to the general public on Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Westview High School, Beaverton School District, 4200 NW 185th Ave., Portland.

Project Employ is a joint project of the Arc of Oregon and the state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. It has been partnering with families and community partners throughout the 2010-11 school year in Washington County providing training and technical assistance to help students successfully transition from school to employment.

The Mini-Conferences and Resource Fair are designed to assist students with developmental disabilities age 16 – 21 years of age and their families learn about the resources and services available to help them become successful in their pursuit to employment and/or higher education. The Resource Fair will feature a variety of workshops, speakers, and exhibitors providing information about transition and employment services.  Representatives from self-directed support service brokerages, Washington County Developmental Disabilities Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Services and benefits counselors will be participating.

Washington County Developmental Disability Services provides case management services to a number of the individuals who receive services in Project Employ and links them with resources for long-term support.

For further information, please contact Cynthia Owens, The Arc of Oregon – (503) 581-2726, [email protected]

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