Finding a job in this economy is hard enough, but for those with intellectual or developmental disabilities, it can seem nearly impossible. Midwest Special Services, Inc. is working to change that.
According to MSS, E-Trac is the first-of-its-kind online vocational program. It's now available to 650 Minnesotans who have disabilities or who face obstacles to employment.
"I would like working at a restaurant," nodded Kenisha Conditt, acknowledging her strong suits with a smile. "I'm a good greeter."
Conditt is one of the hundreds of new E-Trac users, and MSS believes the new online vocational training program could be the key that opens up the job market to her.
"It's been helpful for me to look for a job," stated Conditt.
Conditt lives with an intellectual disability. Since October, Conditt has been using the program, which is filled with animations, graphics, and uses both memorable audio and visuals to help users gain and retain universal job skills.
"Unemployment rates for adults with disabilities are around double that of their non-disabled counterparts," noted Candace Miller Lopez, director of development at MSS.
Watch the video by clicking on the link below:Online vocational program debuts for developmentally disabled - KMSP-TV
To learn more about E-Trac software program and more, refer to the Minnesota
Rehabilitation Association - Promoting ethical and state of the art practice in rehabilitation
via
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (Facebook) - Working to Increase Independence, Self-Determination, Productivity, Integration and Inclusion
and at Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
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