The employment rate for people with disabilities is 20%. That's it. But for those who are part of Project SEARCH, it's 87%. How does it work? Who is benefiting? We'll meet some success stories and learn how local businesses can get involved.
Guests include:
· Julie Christensen, director of employment programs at the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities at the University of Rochester Medical Center
· Gabrielle Brandenberg, employment specialist (job coach) from Arc of Monroe
· Sam Kastner, a Project SEARCH student who is seeking employment
· Ernestine Garries, a former Project SEARCH student in the same class as Sam but who was snapped up by URMC’s Environmental Services department before graduating
· Linda Schmitt, nurse manager for the 6-3400 at UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital, with whom Sam is currently an intern.