Community-Based Pathways to Employment: Practical Tools for Linking Community-Based Skill Building to Employment Success - Free Event
2026-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Competitive Integrated Employment Capacity Building Webinar Series

DESCRIPTION

Community-based skill building for employment goes beyond exploration and volunteerism activities – it’s about empowering individuals to shape their futures, ensuring staff have the competencies to guide the process, and using practical assessment and tracking strategies to show results. This session equips disability service providers with tools to map their communities for new opportunities, integrate empowerment and self-advocacy into skill-building plans, and implement straightforward methods to set goals and track progress. Participants will explore how individualized approaches can transform everyday community participation into meaningful employment pathways.

During this 60-minute webinar, participants will:• Learn what makes community-based skill building an effective pathway to CIE.• Explore strategies for mapping communities and identifying individualized opportunities.• Discover tools for embedding empowerment and self-advocacy into skill-building activities so participants can make informed choices and take more ownership of their employment goals.

FREE EVENT

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Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Shannon Webb and Dr. Lisa A. Mills

​This virtual training will be conducted through zoom

This 60 minute session will be recorded, there will be an unrecorded 15-30 minute Q&A after the presentation.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

The Art of Stepping Back: Fading Employment Supports with Skill and Intention - Free Event
2026-03-10 11:00 - 12:00
Competitive Integrated Employment Capacity Building Webinar Series

DESCRIPTION

When fading is done well, people gain independence, employers gain confidence, and job coaching becomes more strategic and sustainable. This 60-minute webinar will help managers and DSPs refresh and strengthen their approach to fading job coach supports by reinforcing the core purpose of the job coach role and how to clearly communicate that role to employers, individuals, and guardians to prevent assumptions coaching will always be, and always need to be, present most of the time. Participants will revisit key strategies in Systematic Instruction that promote independence and support effective fading, explore ways enabling technology can reduce reliance on paid staff, and review practical tools and resources that help staff plan, implement, and document fading. This session will equip Supported Employment teams with actionable strategies to promote independence, align expectations, and ensure high-quality Supported Employment.

During this 60-minute webinar, participants will:

Learn about additional tools and strategies that reduce reliance on paid staff.

Revisit the purpose of job coaching and how to set expectations for fading supports with participants, families, and employers.

Explore key Systematic Instruction strategies that promote independence.

FREE EVENT

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Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Shannon Webb and Dr. Lisa A. Mills

​This virtual training will be conducted through zoom

This 60 minute session will be recorded, there will be an unrecorded 15-30 minute Q&A after the presentation.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

Safety Included - Hazard Communications - Free Event
2026-03-23 11:00 - 12:00
Stronger safety starts with smarter training. Learn how to protect your workforce with tools designed for all employees, including neurodivergent workers

DESCRIPTION

Hazard Communication: Your Right to Know

Hazards are everywhere—but do you know how to recognize them before they cause harm? This engaging, neurodiverse-friendly safety training focuses on clear hazard communication and awareness of the Michigan Right-to-Know Law.

The MIOSHA Hazard Communication Standard is designed to ensure that employees understand the chemical hazards they may encounter in the workplace and know how to protect themselves. This training provides an overview of how hazardous chemicals are labeled and communicated through Safety Data Sheets. Participants will learn rights under MIOSHA, employer responsibilities, and the importance of recognizing labels, pictograms, and warnings.

Designed with inclusive learning in mind, this training supports a safer, healthier workplace by promoting awareness, compliance, and informed decision-making when working with or around hazardous substances.

FREE EVENT

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Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde

​This is a virtual training.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). ​

MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). ​

Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.

ACRE Online Workshop Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment 2026
2026-04-09 09:00 - 11:00
This course is created for those who assist persons with disabilities in obtaining customized employment, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This is one of two types of workshops offered in the ACRE Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment Series.

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainees strengths and goals are considered when providing employment.

ACRE workshop is required to take the certificate program beginning on July 16.

TUITION

Online Workshop: $199 non-members | $149 members

Online Workshop and Online Certificate: $399 non-members | $349 members

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Safety Included - Slips, Trips, and Falls - Free Event
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00
Stronger safety starts with smarter training. Learn how to protect your workforce with tools designed for all employees, including neurodivergent workers

DESCRIPTION

Stay on Your Feet: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Did you know that slips, trips, and falls are among the most common workplace accidents—and the most preventable? This engaging safety webinar takes a closer look at the real risks hiding in plain sight, from wet floors to tangled cords. Packed with practical tips, surprising statistics, and real-world scenarios, this training shows how small actions can make a big difference. Sign up now and discover how to protect yourself and your coworkers from a misstep that could cost more than just your balance!

FREE EVENT

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Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde

​This is a virtual training.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). ​

MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). ​

Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.

Safety Included - Ergonomics - Free Event
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
Stronger safety starts with smarter training. Learn how to protect your workforce with tools designed for all employees, including neurodivergent workers

DESCRIPTION

Work Smarter, Not Sore: Neurodiverse-Friendly Ergonomics & Injury Prevention

Aches, strains, and fatigue don’t have to be part of the job. This interactive, neurodiverse-friendly webinar shows how simple ergonomic improvements can prevent injuries, reduce discomfort, and support long-term health at work.

Learn how to recognize risk factors, improve posture, adjust workspaces, and use safe body mechanics to protect against repetitive strain injuries. Designed with inclusive learning in mind, this training uses clear language, visuals, and practical demonstrations to make ergonomics easy to understand and apply for every employee.

Small changes make a big difference. Join us and build a safer, more comfortable workplace for everyone.

FREE EVENT

RSVP HERE

Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde

​This is a virtual training.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). ​

MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). ​

Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.

Safety Included - Safety Committee - Free Event
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:00
Stronger safety starts with smarter training. Learn how to protect your workforce with tools designed for all employees, including neurodivergent workers

DESCRIPTION

Stronger Together: Building a Neurodiverse-Friendly Safety Committee

Great safety cultures don’t happen by chance—they’re built by people who speak up, spot risks, and work together to protect one another. This interactive, neurodiverse-friendly webinar shows you how to create and lead an effective safety committee that drives real change in your workplace.

Learn how to encourage participation, improve communication, identify hazards, and turn employee feedback into action. Designed with inclusive strategies, clear processes, and accessible tools, this training helps ensure every voice is heard—including neurodivergent team members.

When everyone has a seat at the table, safety gets stronger. Join us and start building a committee that makes a difference.

FREE EVENT

RSVP HERE

Details:

Duration: 1 hour

Presenters: Todd Culver and Katie Kinde

​This is a virtual training.

Please ensure you have working laptop, camera, and headphones to access the Zoom meeting.

This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant, awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). ​

MIOSHA is a part of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). ​

Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LEO.

ACRE Online Certificate Program Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment 2026
2026-07-16 09:00 - 11:00
This course is created for those who assist persons with disabilities in obtaining customized employment, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists.

DESCRIPTION

This is the follow-up to the workshop offered in the ACRE Employment Services with an Emphasis on Customized Employment Series.

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidence-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainees strengths and goals are considered when providing employment.

Workshop completion is mandatory. Those who complete all coursework will receive ACRE Certification.

TUITION

Online Workshop and Certificate: $300 non-members | $249 members

REGISTRATION
