On behalf of VR, we are conducting the Quarterly Employment Provider Capacity Survey.  A representative from each organization should complete the survey. This is important to make sure the needs of your organization are represented!  Click here to learn more and access the survey: IN Capacity Building Survey.

See your colleagues next month for an in-person training for Supervisors, Coaches, and Leaders! The three-part training will include opportunities for reflection, application, feedback and improvement. Training will be held on March 22, April 27, and May 17, 2022 from 9 AM to 3 PM ET. The cost is $200 but sign up now and Indiana VR will provide a 75% match for training costs exclusively through the Level UP Indiana Training Initiative. For Indiana employment providers that makes providers’ cost only $50!

Level Up Indiana: Employment Specialist Initiative (ESI) is excited to announce a webinar for Employment Specialists:  Supporting Individuals Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  The webinar will provide an introduction for employment service providers on effectively supporting individuals who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HoH) in gaining and maintaining employment.  Topics will include:

• Background and Insight into Deaf Culture

• Etiquette and Communication

• General Employment Data for Individuals Who are D/HoH

• Employment Supports for Individuals Who are D/HoH

The webinar will be held on April 20, 2022 from 10 AM – 11:30 AM ET via Zoom.  Registration is required.  Please email us at invrtrainingandta@pcgus.com for accommodation requests and questions.