Employment
Did you know that typically individuals with disabilities are either not employed or under employed? In fact, only 30% of individuals with disabilities are employed three to five years after high school, compared to 85% of their peers without disabilities. Since we naturally want the best for our children, this statistic may leave you with many questions, including:

• How will my child obtain meaningful work?
• If my child or sibling can’t find any meaningful work, what will he or she do all day?
• What jobs are available for individuals with disabilities?
• What are the rights around employment of an individual with disabilities?
• What training is available in order to obtain a job?
• What is the difference between a training program, a sheltered workshop, supported employment, and competitive employment?
• How can my child or sibling advance in his or her job?
• How can my child or sibling maintain employment?
• How can my child or sibling get health care and life insurance through their employer?
• How will employment effect my loved one’s public benefit entitlements?

If any of these concerns sound familiar, you may want to attend:

• CLO Family Partnership
• What’s Next? Consultation
• Full-Life Future Planning
• Family Coaching
• Public Benefits Workshop