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Microenterprise Programs and Rehabilitation counselors can collaborate to develop self-employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. This collaboration is supported by funding provided by the Department of Rehabilitation. However, Microenterprise programs must become more knowledgeable about the special needs of these clients and the requirements of the agency and counselors.

The workshop will cover:

• What a microenterprise program must consider when expanding their service delivery to include entrepreneurs with disabilities.
• Marketing to vocational rehabilitation counselors
  Understanding agencies’ policies and procedures
• Meeting program challenges
• Resources and partners for a successful program

Who: Mark Nolte from The Abilities Fund will share information about financial support available to MED programs when working with this population. Tola Levison from the WEST Company will speak about the experience as a microenterprise development practitioner serving entrepreneurs with disabilities. Rounding out the panelists will be Michelle Alford-Williams, manager of the Workforce Development Section at the California Department of Rehabilitation.

When: Thursday, June 9, 2005, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST

Where: This is a virtual, web-based event and teleconference - you will be able to access the event from anywhere with a telephone and an Internet connection. Please make sure your system meets the requirements for joining this workshop.

Who Should Participate: Any and all microenterprise staff involved with managing or launching a microenterprise program serving persons with disabilities as well as vocational rehabilition counselors and policy program staff.

Cost: $35 per organization*
* Access to one phone and computer line is included with your $35 registration fee. As many people as can participate on one phone line are welcome to attend for no additional charge. If you desire additional phone lines, they will be charged at $10.

Technical Requirements: CAMEO's Online Practitioner Workshops utilize web conferencing technology to save you the expense of travelling to in-person trainings. Please review our Online Workshop Technical Requirements to make sure your system is ready to join the web conference.

Don't miss the rest of CAMEO's 2005 Online Practitioner Workshop Series

October 6 - Entrepreneur Training for Immigrants: An ESL Approach
December 8 - Measuring Community Impact: SROI for Microenterprise
* all workshops are from 10:00 - 11:30 AM PST

Details and registration coming soon!

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