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______________________________________________________ VISION CONNECT EVENT Internationally-recognized Visual Processing Consultant Ian Jordan of Scotland will be in the U.S. to share his innovative, noninvasive treatment of visual processing disorders. This condition, known as Visual Stress, effects people with autism, epilepsy, migraines, and many other disabling conditions. On Monday, November 5th from 8 am to 4:30 pm at Casper College in the new Music Building's Wheeler Theater. This event will be geared towards therapists, reading teachers, tutors, and special education teachers. The cost to attend is $80 for those who register and buy tickets early. Come just in the afternoon for $40. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com and can be found by searching Casper, WY events, Vision Connect 2018. Also, On Thursday, November 8th, Vision Connect for families and laypeople will be held in two sessions at The Lyric, across from the David Street Station. The morning session (8:30-11am) will focus on issues with reading, dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, migraines, and headaches. The afternoon focus session (1:00-4:30 pm) will focus on autism, cortical visual impairment, sensory integration, and more. Each session is $25 for individuals (or $25 for a set of parents). Attend one session or both ($50 for both). For more information and to register, go to www.eventbrite.com and search for Casper, WY events Vision Connect Focus Session AM or PM. All proceeds from the Vision Connect events will go to Casper Autism Support or the Rocky Mountain Visual Stress Foundation, both 501(c)3 nonprofits to help provide evaluations for Visual Stress and tinted lenses (filters) for families who are in need of financial assistance. Please share this amazing opportunity! ____________________________________________________  November 6, 2018 Is Election Day!!   How do I register to vote?Wyoming Voter Registration Form Voter Registration is administered by your local County Clerk's office. Through their office, you may register to vote in three different ways: 1. Register in person 2. Register by mail 3. Register at the polls on Election Day Need More information on Voting? Click here ______________________________________________________  ABLE accounts create tax-advantaged investment accounts for people with disabilities. ABLE accounts allow individuals to contribute up to $15,000 per year without losing government benefits. ABLE accounts allow individuals with disabilities the opportunity to save for disability-related expenses. Visit www.wyable.com for more information, or click here for a quick facts sheet ______________________________________________________ Have you heard about Pre-Employment Transition Services? Pre-Employment Transition Services. Section 113 provides that from the funds reserved [see below] and any funds made available from State, local, or private funding sources, each State shall ensure that the VR agency, in collaboration with the local educational agencies involved, must provide, or arrange for the provision of, pre-employment transition services for all students with disabilities in need of such services who are eligible or potentially eligible for services under this title. Required Activities. Funds available must be used to make available to students with disabilities— 1) job exploration counseling; 2) work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including internships), that is provided in an integrated environment to the maximum extent possible; 3) counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or postsecondary educational programs at institutions of higher education; 4) workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and 5) instruction in self-advocacy, which may include peer mentoring. Authorized Activities. Funds available and remaining after the provision of the required activities described above may be used to improve the transition of students with disabilities from school to postsecondary education or an employment outcome by— 1) implementing effective strategies to increase the likelihood of independent living and inclusion in communities and competitive integrated workplaces; 2) developing and improving strategies for individuals with intellectual disabilities and individuals with significant disabilities to live independently, participate in postsecondary education experiences, and obtain and retain competitive integrated employment; 3) providing instruction to vocational rehabilitation counselors, school transition personnel, and other persons supporting students with disabilities; 4) disseminating information about innovative, effective, and efficient approaches to achieve the goals of this section; 5) coordinating activities with transition services provided by local educational agencies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.); 6) applying evidence-based findings to improve policy, procedure, practice, and the 7) preparation of personnel, in order to better achieve the goals of this section; 8) developing model transition demonstration projects; 9) establishing or supporting multi-state or regional partnerships involving States, local educational agencies, designated State units, developmental disability agencies, private businesses, or other participants to achieve the goals of this section; and 10) disseminating information and strategies to improve the transition to postsecondary activities of individuals who are members of traditionally unserved populations. For more information, contact your local Workforce Development Center, or visit http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/workers/vr/ ______________________________________________________  Employment First is a policy of the state; whereas competitive and integrated employment shall be considered the first option when serving persons with disabilities who are of working age to obtain employment.
visit our resource page at: http://employmentfirst.wyo.gov/ ______________________________________________________
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