Conference Archive -
State of the Science on Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities
This conference, which took place on October 11th & 12th, 2023. It highlighted research studies to help reduce the high levels of unemployment among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Conference speakers included experts in the field, businesses, people with disabilities, and their families.
Conference Archive Registration is free: https://idd.vcurrtc.org/registration/conference/
Agenda at a Glance: MS Word | PDF
CRCs Available: 3.5 per day CEUs Available: 7 hours (total for both days)
| Agenda for Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| 1:00 - 1:30pm ET |
Welcome
Dr. Dawn Carlson, Administration for Community Living |
| 1:30 - 02:15pm ET |
Evaluation of a Demand Side Approach to Connect Medium to Large Corporations to Workers with IDD: A Mixed Method Study
Jennifer McDonough, VCU-Rehabilitation Research &Training Center Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 02:15 - 02:30pm ET | Question & Answer Session |
| 02:30 - 03:15pm ET |
Evaluation of a Technology Early Career Preparation Intervention (TECH-Prep) for African American Youth with IDD: A Random Control Trial Study
Dr. Tim Tansey & Dr. Fong Chan, University of Wisconsin-Madison Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 03:15 - 03:30pm ET | Question & Answer Session |
| 03:30 - 04:00pm ET |
Systematic Review of Employment Evidenced-Based Practices and Policies: Identifying Research Based Knowledge to Facilitate CIE for People with IDD
Dr. Lauren Avellone, VCU Rehabilitation Research & Training Center Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 04:-00 - 04:30pm ET |
Day 1 Closing Remarks
Dr. Julie Christensen, Association for People Supporting Employment First |
| Agenda for Thursday, October 12, 2023 | |
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| 01:00 - 01:45pm ET |
Effects of Parent Mentoring on the Competitive Integrated Employment Outcomes of Young Adults with IDD: A Mixed Method Study
Dr. Ben Schwartzman, Vanderbilt University Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 1:45 - 02:00pm ET | Question & Answer Session |
| 02:00 - 02:15pm ET | Advisory Committee Video |
| 02:15 - 02:45pm ET |
The Impact of Competency-based Training and TA on the Competitive Integrated Employment Outcomes of Individuals with IDD: A Mixed Method Study,
Dr. Katherine Inge, VCU-Rehabilitation Research & Training Center Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 02:45 - 03:00pm ET |
Question & Answer Session
Dr. Whitney Ham, VCU Rehabilitation Research & Training Center |
| 03:00 - 03:30pm ET |
Cognitive Support Technology for Postsecondary Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial at the Intervention Efficacy Stage of Research
Dr. Phil Rumrill, Kent State Presentation: Outline (MS Word) | Slides (PDF) |
| 03:30 - 03:45pm ET | Question & Answer Session |
| 03:45 - 4:30pm ET |
Looking Ahead to Future Research: Comments and Suggestions on How to Advance the Agenda
Paul Wehman, VCU-RRTC |