{"id":4658,"date":"2008-11-04T04:58:28","date_gmt":"2008-11-04T09:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=4658"},"modified":"2008-11-04T17:21:30","modified_gmt":"2008-11-04T22:21:30","slug":"achieving-independence-through-employment-cypress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2008\/11\/04\/achieving-independence-through-employment-cypress\/","title":{"rendered":"Achieving Independence Through Employment &#8211; Cypress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Achieving Independence Through Employment <\/p>\n<p>Sponsored by the DARS-Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services <\/p>\n<p>This session will explore what it means to be independent and how<br \/>\nstudents can start the process to becoming a successful independent<br \/>\nadult. Information about connecting with Vocational Rehabilitation to<br \/>\nobtain transition services will also be provided to enable students to<br \/>\nmake the change from high school to the real world. Students and<br \/>\nparents welcome. <\/p>\n<p>About the Presenter: John Evans has been with the State of Washington<br \/>\nfor more than 24 years serving in a variety of positions such as a<br \/>\nVocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Business Relations Specialist and<br \/>\nEmployer Relations Program Administrator; his current position. Mr.<br \/>\nEvans also worked as a Reasonable Accommodation Specialist with the<br \/>\nState Department of Personnel where he served as a statewide<br \/>\nconsultant and employee development trainer to employer<br \/>\nrepresentatives. <\/p>\n<p>Where: Berry Center, 8877 Barkers Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas, 77433<br \/>\n\u2013 Eagles Room <\/p>\n<p>When: November 22, 2008. 9:30 am Donuts, 10am-12pm Session. <\/p>\n<p>Sign language interpreter services will be provided. If real-time<br \/>\ncaptioning or other accommodations are needed contact<br \/>\ndhhstraining@dars.state.tx.us <mailto :dhhstraining@dars.state.tx.us><br \/>\n by November 14, 2008. <\/p>\n<p>RSVP to attend dhhstraining@dars.state.tx.us<br \/>\n<\/mailto><mailto :dhhstraining@dars.state.tx.us><br \/>\n \u2013 or 512-407-3267 (V\/VP) 512-407-3251 (TTY) <\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/www.dars.state.tx.us<br \/>\n Inquiries: 1-800-628-5115 (ext 3250 V) <\/p>\n<p>Download flyer: (PDF format)<\/p>\n<p>http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/download\/34\/<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>BETTER IP RELAY &#8211; EVERYWHERE! i711.com makes all your relay calls better.<br \/>\nBetter web calls. Better wireless calls. Better AIM calls. Why settle for<br \/>\nordinary IP relay? Go beyond! Try http:\/\/www.i711.com for free today!<\/p>\n<p>NEW! Try out our Deaf Network of Texas Calendar! Go to<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/calendar.deafnetwork.com <\/p>\n<p>NOTE: deafnetwork.com does not endorse any of the products, vendors,<br \/>\nconsultants, or documentation referenced in this message or. 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