SWTCIE Illinois

“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

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, ▶️ blogs.illinois.edu/view/9299/1016…

Learn 12 key principles for helping youth with significant disabilities to obtain employment in the @IllinoisICTW's Guiding Principles for Promoting Youth Employment webinar ⤵️ youtu.be/Cn2BgbuqXvw?si…

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.

#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 ▶️ swtcieillinois.ahs.illinois.edu/files/2023/10/…

Follow The Workshop's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ youtu.be/pmN6o9w7IRA?si…

#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.” ⤵️ youtu.be/CrsQaQo5Cs4?si…

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 ▶️ tacqe.com/trainings/subm…

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 👉 ow.ly/Gc3c50Vbgf0

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 ▶️ blogs.illinois.edu/view/9299/1860…

Follow Kreider's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=…

#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.” ⤵️youtu.be/_APJHE5GKWs

#ICYMI: Check out the #ThinkWorks' Agency Change Toolkit and learn more about the 10 elements of successful organizational transformation to competitive integrated employment ▶️ act.thinkwork.org #SWTCIEIllinois 🔸 #Innovation 🔹 #ChangeManagement🔸 #TransitionTuesday

Follow HSS’ SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=…

#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. ⤵️ youtu.be/PYIsuCadTNg?si…

#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. ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=rpYnLi…

#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 ▶️ tacqe.com/rapid-engageme…

Follow CTF's SWTCIE Illinois journey ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?list=…

#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. ⤵️ youtu.be/dg4JrdgdHnc?si…

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 ▶️ ictw.illinois.edu/docs/libraries…