Welcome to SUMMER WOA 100 IDP! Introduce yourself here! by https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc Take a moment to share your name, where you work, and why are you here? Upload a photo of yourself. en-us 2022-06-21 18:36:27 UTC 2022-08-31 18:04:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/1525321939/f4f99c36dcd9a218c35adc425b22cdba/WISE_Logo_Icon.png Instructions: jaimielaitinen https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2227068147 1.) What is your name and job title? ERNIE
2.)  Where do you work? WORK FROM HOME
3.) Why are you here?  BERT RECOMMENDED IT
4.) Upload a photo of yourself]]> 2022-06-21 18:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2227068147 How to post on padlet: jaimielaitinen https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2227068272 Click the pink plus sign in the lower right corner. Fill in your answers to the questions. to Upload a photo from your computer, select the first green icon, that says "upload" then browse your computer for the file. ]]> 2022-06-21 18:37:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2227068272 KatherineTitus https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237414668 Hi! I'm Katherine Titus and I work for Wise.
I'm here because I am passionate about equity and elevating the work that happens for people who experience the developmental disability service system.
So happy to be spending a few weeks with all of you, learning together.]]> 2022-07-05 17:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237414668 Rosemary Boyles https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237501787 My name is Rosemary Boyles and I work in supported employment in Clark County. This is my tenth year working specifically in supported employment, my past experience has been teaching special education. I am here as an advocate in helping people be successful in what they dream. I am excited to learn more and continue our work in finding people their dream jobs. :) ]]> 2022-07-05 20:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237501787 Hello https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237516266 1. My name is Claire Walker.  I am an Employment Counselor with Goodwill OTC. 
2. I work in an office right now, but will be moving into our brand new Goodwill store in October. 
3. My co-worker and trainer recommended it. She said it was VERY helpful to her. I am new to this position and will be so grateful for all of this info and support.]]> 2022-07-05 21:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237516266 Hi I am Raquel https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237519137 I am the Assistant Director at Cascade Community Connections in Washington State. I am excited to work with Cascade (for short) in this capacity. My passion for helping others drives my interests and decides where I choose to spend my time. In joining this organization, I am hoping to learn from everyone in all capacities tied to Cascade and I am elated to join a new supportive community. ]]> 2022-07-05 21:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237519137 Hello Everyone! :) https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237544684 My name is Katherine Sciarrotta and I am a new Employment Specialist at Cares of Washington. 

I work in the community of Snohomish County, as well as from my home, in Washington state. 

I am here to learn as much as I can from everyone as I  transition to this exciting field of service. ]]> 2022-07-05 23:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237544684 Hello from ACCS in Clarkston, WA https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237561590 Hi there! I'm Maria Lacey. I work for Asotin County Community Services (ACCS) in Clarkston, WA (Washington state). Given that Clarkston is a "border community" to neighboring Lewiston, Idaho, ACCS offers programming which permits us to provide employment services to clients from Washington and Idaho. I came to ACCS via professional connections--I worked for our director/county coordinator and with our quality assurance staff member at another agency. I initially came on board here at ACCS as seasonal direct support in the summer of 2021, and accepted a full time position in March 2022. Prior to coming to ACCS, I worked in high school special education as an instructional assistant in general education classrooms across all content areas and a behavior intervention specialist with students at the high school as well as the 18-21 program. Before that, I was a community education specialist at a Community Action Agency after performing 2 years of full time AmeriCorps service.]]> 2022-07-05 23:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2237561590 Sabrina Molina https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238157898 1.) Hi there! My name is Sabrina, I am a proud Employment Support Specialist for the Opportunity Tree.

2.) I work on-site with our GSE Members in the city of Goodyear, Arizona. 

3.) With this course, my hope is to be an even stronger advocate for those I serve here at the Opportunity Tree. As a proud Social Worker, I appreciate any learning opportunity that will assist in my ability to best serve our members. ]]> 2022-07-06 14:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238157898 Hello! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238186168 Hi I'm Kristen! I am a Support Worker for Community Living Brant in Brantford, Ontario, CANADA!

I work in the Brantford and Brant community, and in the office. 

I am new to this role in my agency, and I am very excited to learn!]]> 2022-07-06 14:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238186168 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238339981 Hello Everyone.
I am Brittany Jackson. I am a Employment Specialists for Imagine! in Denver, CO. I am here, because I feel our people we work for are human and can be awesome, independent, and has the rights and equality just like the rest of society. By me advocating for them everyday and showing them to fight for themselves is amazing. I have been in the field for 10+ years and a lot has changed, but I grow with the change and keep learning about those changes as time goes on. ]]> 2022-07-06 20:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238339981 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238413148 Hi! My name is Crystal Rasmussen; I work for Employers Overload Supported Employment Services, in Vancouver, WA.  I have been with EOSE for 1 year but, working in supported employment for 7 years, 6 of those years as a Job Developer. I feel lucky to not only work in a field that I love but, also with a company that has a people first attitude and goes out of its way to support our customers. I am here to continue to grow in my field, to learn from some of the best in our field and get tips and information that I could use to better support my customers on their employment journey. 
Hi! My name is Crystal Rasmussen; I work for Employers Overload Supported Employment Services, in Vancouver, WA.  I have been with EOSE for 1 year but, working in supported employment for 7 years, 6 of those years as a Job Developer. I feel lucky to not only work in a field that I love but, also with a company that has a people first attitude and goes out of its way to support our customers. I am here to continue to grow in my field, to learn from some of the best in our field and get tips and information that I could use to better support my customers on their employment journey. 

]]> 2022-07-06 23:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238413148 Samuel Skaggs https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238444294 I Work for Diversified Enterprises of Tifton Georgia

My Goal here is to Learn as much as i can to help set up my career as an Employment specialist, so that I may Make a positive difference with as many lives as i can. ]]> 2022-07-07 00:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238444294 Hello https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238500850 1) My name is Nicole Costa and I am an Employment Specialist for Compass and Career Solutions
2) I work in Centralia, Washington
3) I am here to learn how to support my clients better and help them in any way I can.

]]> 2022-07-07 01:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238500850 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238530747 Hey, my name is Todd. I am the Executive Director at Kay Community Service Center in Fort Valley, GA. I love the work I do and enjoy everyday have the opportunity to work along side the individuals we support. The information learned in the class will be used to educated other Direct Support Staff and continue the growth of our work program.]]> 2022-07-07 02:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238530747 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238959946 Hi all! Yvette here from Lawrenceville, Georgia. I am a job placement specialist with Creative Enterprises also in Lawrenceville. The changing times and challenges with the economy as well as navigating the various ups and downs of supported employment have brought me here to this class. I look forward to working with all of you guys. ]]> 2022-07-07 13:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2238959946 Celeste from Corvallis Oregon https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239128175 Hello All!
My name is Celeste and I am an employment specialist at Cornerstone Associates in Corvallis Oregon. 
I am excited to be participating in this course to strengthen my direct support skills and my ability to coordinate and advocate for our clients. ]]> 2022-07-07 17:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239128175 Hello everyone! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239182755 My name is Anna Rigel and I am a career specialist with Briggs & Associates in Georgia. I am new to the field and have worked the past 7 years in a dialysis clinic.

I am excited for this training and the opportunities it will open for me to better support individuals. ]]> 2022-07-07 20:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239182755 Elizabeth Boggs https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239889159 Hey there. I'm Elizabeth, Employment Specialist with Cornerstone Associates, my focus is on Job Development and Service Coordination. Our office is located in Corvallis, Oregon. Just moved to the area so I'm still getting to know my surroundings. My prior work was more focused on elderly care such as skilled nursing, so I'm fairly new to the I/DD world professionally. But there are several people in my life/family that would qualify for our services if they lived near here. Some things are starting to become familiar as there is overlap with other trainings, but still lots of new information to take in during this course.]]> 2022-07-08 18:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2239889159 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2240032142 My name is Lindsey Taylor
I have worked with The Opportunity Tree (I started at this company under a different name) for 24 years as a Job Coach. My current role is Employment Services Supervisor at our Phoenix location. I am here because want to expand my knowledge and transition my mindset from Job Coach to Employment Support Specialist. I know there is so much more for me to learn and I want to help as many of our members as I can into Community Integrated Employment.]]> 2022-07-09 03:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2240032142 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2240475583 Hello Everyone!

I work for B&B Care Services out of Springfield, GA.

This is a new opportunity for me and I am looking forward to learning and absorbing as much I can. I am beyond excited for this chance to enhance my ability to serve our participants. ]]> 2022-07-10 16:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2240475583 https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241186983 Hello all! I'm Hannah Reis and I'm an Employment Specialist with CARES of Washington in Seattle, WA. My mom has worked for another organization provided supported employment services for 10 years so I've had a lot of exposure to this field, but only recently joined myself. However, I'm passionate about increasing access to services for those experiencing disadvantages including those experiencing disability. Getting the opportunity to learn so much more about the disability rights movements and the history of this field has been incredibly eye-opening for me and I'm excited to continue to learn more!]]> 2022-07-11 17:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241186983 Hello Everybody! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241249092

My name is Smalls Smalley (they/them). I am a Vocational Skills Specialist at WOW In-Sync in Tucker, GA. I'm looking forward to learning more about how to support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in gainful employment that falls in line with their interests and needs. I strongly believe in creating an equitable society and in advocating for disability rights and I hope to learn more and gain some helpful tools here for doing just that.


]]> 2022-07-11 20:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241249092 Hey everyone! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241858075 My name is Kallie Kimbrough. I am an employment specialist at Wiregrass Resource Group. I am new to this field, but I am so blessed to be here. I am here to grow and become a better advocate for my clients. Excited to get to know all of you through the course!]]> 2022-07-12 13:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2241858075 Heather Trollier https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2242145767 Hello Hello Everyone!
My name is Heather Trollier. I work in Stevenson, WA at Skamania County Community Health. I am very new to my role as the Klickitat-Skamania DD Coordinator. Excited to be here, have lots to learn and many connections to make!]]> 2022-07-13 00:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2242145767 Anthony Howard https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2243103420 1.) My name is Anthony Howard and I am a Direct Support Professional 

2.) I work at the Frazer Center in Atlanta, Ga. 

3.) I am here to acquire the tools and certification necessary to help individuals who live with disabilities obtain equal opportunity employment.]]> 2022-07-14 03:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2243103420 Intro https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2244776291 I am Virginia Piper- new to my position as Supported Employment Coordinator at Bridge Health in Chickamauga, GA. I am not only professionally involved with the work but personally involved as well as my 22 y/o is receiving customized supported employment services currently. I look forward to learning more about customized employment.]]> 2022-07-17 13:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2244776291 Hi I am Kim Armstrong from Thomasville Georgia. I am a Vocational Specialist for Easter Seals and am taking this training to learn how to more effectively match an individuals skills and abilities with the needs of local businesses. Looking forward to learning from everyone! https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2267861274 2022-08-22 20:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2267861274 Nneka Robinson https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2278131743 1) Greetings, My name is Ms. Robinson and I am a Job Coach
2) I work from an office and sometimes I am out in the field.
3) This course was recommended to me and am eager to learn more to improve. ]]> 2022-08-31 18:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jaimielaitinen/m3jncv3idflfmquc/wish/2278131743