Event Description
In celebration of October’s National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Summit DD and the Summit County Employment Collaborative invite you to the 3rd Annual Employment Symposium.
Join us at this year’s virtual symposium to learn more about the vital role people with developmental disabilities play in the workforce, supports available and Ohio’s priorities regarding employment initiatives.
Employment Topics
Other topics include:
- The role of a Provider in employment outcomes
- Communication in the workplace
- Assistive technology
- Navigating the transition from high school to adulthood
- The business perspectives from employers
Speakers
Speakers include:
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Director, Jeff Davis
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Employment and Community Life Lead, Stacy Collins
- OPRA– Scott Marks
- Local employers, Summit DD staff, teachers, OOD and other employment support professionals.
This event is virtual and FREE to job seekers with disabilities, parents, employment providers and businesses. Download the 2021 Virtual Symposium flier
