From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies

A Webinar Series

If you were unable to attend one or multiple sessions from the webinar series held in Fall of 2025, or are looking to refresh what you learned, please use the links below to watch the recordings, download the PowerPoint slides, and view the webinar transcript.

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Session 1: Bridging the Gap: Introductory Strategies for Success

Watch session 1 of the webinar series to learn from Paul Phares on:

  • Understanding how multiple perspectives impact employment expectations

  • Utilizing person-centered strategies to enhance employment supports

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Session 2: Building Strong Employer Partnerships: Employer Engagement and Support Strategies

Watch the session 2 recording of the webinar series to:

  • Learn best practices for creating meaningful employment supports

  • Learn strategies for rapid and sustained engagement with participants and employers

  • Understand the role of disclosure and how to individualize disclosure planning with participants

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Session 3: Building New Futures: Employer Connections and Resources for Job Seekers with Challenging Histories

Watch the session 3 recording of the webinar series and learn from Paul Phares to:

  • Understand the stigma with challenging histories 

  • Learn strategies to support those with challenging histories 

  • Understand your role on a participant’s multi-disciplinary team 

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