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Project

ELNW Salem Chapter

Center:

OR-Oregon Institute on Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2015

Contact Information:

Rhonda Eppelsheimer
[email protected]
503-494-2705

Project Description:

This project: Emerging Leaders Northwest Salem Chapter produced an employment/self-advocacy fair for transition age youth youth with disabilities in the Salem multi county area. The goal is to provide resources and training for transition age youth and their families on self-advocacy and employment as well as educate the larger community on supporting youth with disabilites to join the workforece. Up to 20 local vendors participated. The event was planned and led by the youth.

Keyword(s):

Transition, self-advocacy, employment

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Single-County, Mulit-County

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787