University of North Texas 
Webinars and Trainings
Check out these amazing webinars/trainings that are hosted by the Texas Beacons of Excellence Project and various project partners!
Webinars
On the Demand Side: Employer Engagement Approaches to Cultivate Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
Pt. 1
On the Demand Side: Employer Engagement Approaches to Cultivate Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
Pt. 2
This presentation describes tried-and-true employer engagement strategies designed to match the valuable labor resource in the disability community with high-demand jobs to address the national labor shortage that continues to plague our economy. The presenter emphasizes the role of employment specialists and disability advocates as part of the human resource pipeline, and as experts who help employers understand the benefits of hiring and retaining workers with disabilities.
On the Supply Side: A 20-Step Career Development Approach to Job Placement Pt. 1
On the Supply Side: A 20-Step Career Development Approach to Job Placement Pt. 2
This presentation casts best practices in job development and placement within a career development framework that begins in early childhood. The presenter will describe a process for helping people start or restart their careers that was validated in a statewide workforce development project in Kentucky. Modern technology related to vocational interest assessment and labor market analysis is featured.
Ask JAN Webinar
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) operates a massive website with a variety of features that can be of tremendous help to service providers. This presentation will cover searching for products, navigating the accommodation process, and the website’s latest feature—Situations & Solutions.
The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) operates a massive website with a variety of features that can be of tremendous help to service providers. This presentation will cover searching for products, navigating the accommodation process, and the website’s latest feature—Situations & Solutions.
Social Security Benefits Webinar - Adults
This engaging training addresses common misconceptions in working with adults with disabilities.
This engaging training addresses common misconceptions in working with adults with disabilities.
Social Security Benefits Webinar - Youth
This engaging training addresses common misconceptions in working with youth with disabilities.
This engaging training addresses common misconceptions in working with youth with disabilities.
Employment Services Who Have Justice System Involvement Webinar
This virtual training focuses on the high rate of justice system involvement among members of the disability community, and it provides strategies for employment specialists and other professionals who work with people with disabilities to overcome career obstacles posed by their criminal records.
This virtual training focuses on the high rate of justice system involvement among members of the disability community, and it provides strategies for employment specialists and other professionals who work with people with disabilities to overcome career obstacles posed by their criminal records.
ABLE Training Video
As of 2024, SSI recipients face stricter limits on countable resources, restricting savings potential. In collaboration with the National ABLE Organization, we explored how ABLE accounts can help individuals with disabilities save money, cover disability-related expenses, and build greater financial independence. Watch the recorded session now to learn how ABLE accounts can empower your financial future.
As of 2024, SSI recipients face stricter limits on countable resources, restricting savings potential. In collaboration with the National ABLE Organization, we explored how ABLE accounts can help individuals with disabilities save money, cover disability-related expenses, and build greater financial independence. Watch the recorded session now to learn how ABLE accounts can empower your financial future.
Nine Major Threats to Competitive Integrated Employment
This resource is a webinar by Dr. Paul Wehman where he discusses the Nine Major Threats to Competitive Integrated Employment. These are incredibly helpful tips for anyone that is providing employment services to people with disabilities.
This resource is a webinar by Dr. Paul Wehman where he discusses the Nine Major Threats to Competitive Integrated Employment. These are incredibly helpful tips for anyone that is providing employment services to people with disabilities.
Funding Pathways to Work Part 1
Funding Pathways to Work Part 2
This session will explore how to braid Texas Workforce Commission/ Vocational Rehabilitation Services (TWC/VRS) with HHSC Waiver funding to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Participants will learn practical strategies for implementing funding streams, avoiding service duplication, and building collaborative partnerships that maximize resources. Real-world examples will highlight how braided funding supports individuals in achieving Competitive Integrated Employment while promoting sustainability and long-term success.
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Ethical Considerations in the Provision of Supported and Customized Employment Services
This training is geared for employment specialists and professionals working with the disability community. This session will focus on ethics involved in employment services. The training will discuss how ethics are different than values or morals as well as describe how rehabilitation professionals are accountable to uphold ethical standards. The training will also examine commonly cited ethical considerations that apply to the provision of supported and customized employment services.
This training is geared for employment specialists and professionals working with the disability community. This session will focus on ethics involved in employment services. The training will discuss how ethics are different than values or morals as well as describe how rehabilitation professionals are accountable to uphold ethical standards. The training will also examine commonly cited ethical considerations that apply to the provision of supported and customized employment services.
The Hows and Whys of Conducting a Labor Market Analysis
This training by Dr. DJ Hendricks from West Virginia University will demonstrate how to generate a labor market analysis with O*NET and then use the results to improve employment outcomes.
This training by Dr. DJ Hendricks from West Virginia University will demonstrate how to generate a labor market analysis with O*NET and then use the results to improve employment outcomes.
Employment of People with Disabilities: A Historical Perspective
This training, presented by Dr. Linda Holloway and titled ‘Employment of People with Disabilities: A Historical Perspective,’ explores the value of work, the current employment landscape, and the historical foundations and federal legislation that have helped expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
This training, presented by Dr. Linda Holloway and titled ‘Employment of People with Disabilities: A Historical Perspective,’ explores the value of work, the current employment landscape, and the historical foundations and federal legislation that have helped expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Respectful, Inclusive Practices & Natural Supports for Disability Employment
Creating effective workplaces requires more than good intentions; it relies on practical knowledge, respectful communication, and strong support systems. This webinar explores everyday social graces, clear and supportive communication practices, and practical ways natural supports can be built into the workplace to support positive employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Creating effective workplaces requires more than good intentions; it relies on practical knowledge, respectful communication, and strong support systems. This webinar explores everyday social graces, clear and supportive communication practices, and practical ways natural supports can be built into the workplace to support positive employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Supported Employment Best Practices Pt. 1
Supported Employment Best Practices Pt. 2
This webinar explores best practices that guide employment professionals in delivering high-quality, person-centered services. Participants will examine how an Employment First mindset shapes discovery, planning meetings, and job development by focusing on individual strengths, interests, and employment conditions. The training highlights effective employer engagement, including preparation, relationship building, communicating supports, and following through. Learners will review pre-placement activities such as non-traditional interviews, onboarding, applications, and preparing for the first day. The webinar also introduces job coaching strategies that presume independence, build on success, enhance company training, and encourage flexibility and creativity. Finally, participants will learn how to fade support gradually, prioritize communication, and leverage natural supports to promote long-term success for both the employee and the employer.