SWTCIE Illinois

[Illinois IRER @IL_IRER]

“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ― Angela Davis

The @IL_IRER is closed today, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, June 20, at 8 a.m. #LetFreedomRing

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

In Fall 2024, the SWTCIE Illinois Evaluation Team conducted a survey of the competitive integrated employment (CIE) employers who had hired SWTCIE Illinois participants.

View their findings in the latest SIEDUB, ▶️ https://t.co/ORqcSB0qIY

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Learn 12 key principles for helping youth with significant disabilities to obtain employment in the @IllinoisICTW's Guiding Principles for Promoting Youth Employment webinar ⤵️ https://t.co/ZV6Dja37LE

[Illinois IRER @IL_IRER]

May the day be full of reflection and appreciation - and inspire us to live with gratitude and compassion.

The Illinois Institute for Rehabilitation and Employment Research is closed today, 5/26, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume operations on 5/27, at 8 a.m.

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#GetTheFacts 🔍: A recent study examined the outcomes of customized employment using the Rehabilitation Services Administration Case Service Report (RSA-911) from 2017 through 2020. View the key findings from this study ▶️ https://t.co/XPy1Z9Bp1f

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Follow The Workshop's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ https://t.co/aiEICDiWt6

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#SWTCIEStories: Since starting at Signcraft Screenprint, Inc., Charly’s happiness and sense of purpose have flourished. “I've never worked with anybody with disabilities and just working with her, I see different perspectives.” ⤵️

https://t.co/kh9UAtswCb

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

ICYMI: Learn about the common barriers agencies face when transitioning from subminimum wage certificates to competitive integrated services and solutions to overcome them to ensure a smooth and effective transition in @vrtacqe 's webinar ▶️ https://t.co/n0FeiP9Eyz

[QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment @vrtacqe]

New on-demand training! 💼
Learn about key resources, actionable steps, and practical strategies to navigate transforming from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment services.
Register today 👉 https://t.co/4HC3lL1qMO

[QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment @vrtacqe]

New on-demand training! 💼
Learn about key resources, actionable steps, and practical strategies to navigate transforming from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment services.
Register today 👉 https://t.co/4HC3lL1qMO

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

The Evaluation Team conducted interviews with project vocational rehabilitation (VR) counselors to gather data related to the overall role of VR counselor within the project.

Read the April 2025 SIEDUB, The Role of the SWTCIE Illinois VR Counselor ▶️ https://t.co/X8Iq0dS3SI

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Follow Kreider's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ https://t.co/jR4234DBOv

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#SWTCIEStories: With the support of @SWTCIE_IL and @KreiderServices, Kaitlin found a job that not only fits her skills but allows her personality to shine. “Just because they have a disability does not mean that they can't be successful.” ⤵️https://t.co/Q61KQlvB9E

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#ICYMI: Check out the #ThinkWorks' Agency Change Toolkit and learn more about the 10 elements of successful organizational transformation to competitive integrated employment ▶️ https://t.co/rwpF25BVXO

#SWTCIEIllinois 🔸 #Innovation 🔹 #ChangeManagement🔸 #TransitionTuesday

[QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment @vrtacqe]

Agency Change Toolkit
Check out these 10 elements of organizational transformation ➡️https://t.co/C5T7FZydzM

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Follow HSS’ SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ https://t.co/78qHyHUcqU

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#SWTCIEStories: Since gaining employment within her community, Caitlin, a SWTCIE Illinois participant with HSS, has transformed from a shy, timid person to a confident, responsible, social employee. ⤵️ https://t.co/pnKHOja0c1

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#ICYMI: The Association for Individual Development and @ctfillinois provided agency updates and staff from Human Support Services shared a customer profile on a SWTCIE Illinois participant working at @SchnuckMarkets at the April 2025 COP. ⤵️
https://t.co/Oy8RL50wpW

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#WhatTheResearchSays: Recent research shows a correlation between the length of time it takes to complete an eligibility determination or an individualized plan for employment and a client's successful employment outcome.

Learn about rapid engagement ▶️ https://t.co/mcPJurG12C

[QE: Technical Assistance for Quality Employment @vrtacqe]

Resource Guide 🗂️ Rapid engagement is a strategy that moves people with disabilities through the rehabilitation process, from application to ⏩ service provision, as quickly and efficiently as possible.
https://t.co/GOhA3U8lNl

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Follow CTF's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ https://t.co/SqKLZIdp0a

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

#SWTCIEStories: "I can speak from experience that some of my most dependable and high efficiency employees have been ... people of disability," says Edwin Hernandez, @CrackerBarrel general manager. ⤵️

https://t.co/C8g4lNQPJM

[SWTCIE Illinois @SWTCIE_IL]

Communities can build capacity for summer employment by engaging teachers, students, parents, businesses and other community members in activities that resolve existing barriers.

View @IllinoisICTW's Building Capacity for Summer Employment fact sheet ▶️ https://t.co/n19yXCck9Y

[Illinois Center for Transition and Work @IllinoisICTW]

#GetTheFacts 🔍: Students with extensive support needs are more likely to have a summer job if they participate in spring work experiences.

Learn more in our Building Capacity for Summer Employment fact sheet ➡ https://t.co/pJlv69EVFJ

#FastFactsFriday🔸#ICTW 🔹#SchoolToWork