From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies

A Webinar Series

The Indiana Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and LevelUP Indiana is offering a three-part webinar series for Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and employment provider staff focusing on employment supports for individuals with challenging histories including mental health diagnoses, justice-involved, dual diagnosis, and negative reputations. 

There is one remaining webinar session on December 10th from 11:00 am-12:30 pm ET via Zoom.

Join Paul Phares for information, support strategies, and practical solutions to support individuals achieve competitive integrated employment outcomes. 

Session 3 Learning Objectives

Use the button below to join us on December 10th for session 3 of the “From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies” webinar series. During session 3, participants will:

• Understand the stigma with challenging histories 

• Learn strategies to support those with challenging histories 

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

Watch the Session 1 and 2 Recordings

If you were unable to attend session 1 or 2 of the From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies webinar series, please use the button below to watch the recordings of session 1 and 2, download the PowerPoint presentation, and view the webinar transcript.

Join the Employment Specialist Circle

LevelUP Indiana is pleased to announce a NEW opportunity for Indiana’s employment specialists: the Employment Specialist Circle. Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 11:00 am ET to discuss challenges, solutions, and other topics related to day-to-day problems that employment specialists may face.

Register Today!

Please use the button below to register for the next session of the Employment Specialist Circle on December 11th, 2025.

Supervisor Circle Meeting

Thursday, December 18th from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom

Register below to attend this year’s meetings to learn new information, share resources, and problem-solve issues you are having with your peers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Supervisor Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 11 am—12pm EST.  

2026-2027 Supervisor Circle Meetings

Register Today!

Register below to attend the 2026 monthly meetings to learn new information, share resources, and problem-solve issues you are having with your peers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Supervisor Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 11 am—12pm EST. 

Congratulations to the ACRE Graduates of the November 2025 Cohort!

These graduates completed the Foundations ACRE training that ran from August-November 2025. Job well done!

Adam Crockett
Easterseals Crossroads

Patricia Grenier
Sertoma Star Services

Morrigan McCoy
Easterseals Crossroads

Chelsi Quiggle
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.

Jessica Sandefur
4 Corners Employment, Inc.

Jessica Schell
Rauch, Inc.

Sarah Thomas
4 Corners Employment, Inc.