Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) provides free instruction to parents, young adults with disabilities, families, educators, and transition and employment professionals. FEAT attendees learn about local, state, and federal resources that help young adults with disabilities who want to work.
In addition to the information about high expectations for employment, there is also:
- an opportunity to hear from individuals with disabilities who are successfully employed,
- the chance to meet people from agencies providing support to transitioning individuals, and
- much, much more!
Delivered by the Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC) at Indiana University and funded by Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation, FEAT is expanding its offerings in 2025. This year, CCLC is excited to provide virtual FEATs in both English and Spanish. English language FEAT will take place every Tuesday from January 28th through March 4th. Spanish language FEAT will take place every Thursday from January 30th through March 6th. Participants are encouraged to attend each FEAT session for unique and valuable topics and information. State agencies that provide related support and services will also attend the trainings.
Upcoming Family Employment Awareness Trainings:
- Online English - Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4 – English FEAT Registration
- Online Spanish - Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 27, Mar 6 – Spanish FEAT Registration
For more FEAT information and to register for these and other events, visit the CCLC FEAT webpage.
Bonus Tips
February and March are packed with learning opportunities. We are excited to offer the “From Transition IEP Knowledge to Portfolio Application” webinar series. All sessions will include breakout room work sessions where you can ask questions and access additional support. Each session will cost $35 and run from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ET.
Upcoming dates:
- February 5: Transition IEP and Transition Portfolio Intersections – Present Levels
- February 12: Transition IEP and Transition Portfolio Intersections – Transition Assessments and Postsecondary Goals
- February 19: Transition IEP and Transition Portfolio Intersections – Transition Services and Activities
- February 26: Transition IEP and Transition Portfolio Intersections – Annual Goal Statements
- March 5: Quality Transition Portfolio Format, Uses, and Examples
- March 12: Transition IEP and Transition Portfolio Work Session Breakout Rooms
To register for these upcoming webinars, visit the INSTRC Training and Technical Assistance webpage.