Self-Advocate Ashley Wolfe Presents at Florida Conference

Ashley Wolfe, an ICI research liaison, presented at the Florida SAND Conference in Orlando on February 3. Wolfe, who has intellectual disabilities, spoke about a new curriculum the ICI developed to help people with disabilities find fulfilling jobs and advocate for what they need.

The Explore Work Curriculum provides a chance for people with all kinds of disabilities to think about what kind of work they might like to do and to explore employment options. The curriculum includes short videos focused on asking for accommodations and finding transportation to the workplace.

Wolfe explained that the curriculum is intended “to give a sense of confidence and independence…giving real hope that you can work, capable of working, can be given the right kind of employment services.”

Wolfe said that the most fun part of the conference for her was meeting other participants from Florida. They had the chance to “socialize, dance, go out to eat and have a nice Italian dinner.”

When asked why others should attend this conference, Wolfe said, “This can be a way of connecting and having social interaction with [a] new and diverse population…People of different backgrounds, cultures, interests.”

Resources: Getting to Your Job

We put together a list of helpful materials that can help you develop a plan for transportation and learn more about how to get where you want to go. Use the links to get more information.

Disability Rights Florida

Disability Rights Florida is an organization that protects and advocates for individuals with disabilities. Check out their webpage on transportation.

Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged

This group helps make sure that everyone in Florida can get low-cost, high-quality transportation. Click here to go to their website.

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

The FDDC wrote a paper about transportation that you can read here. If you need help understanding it, ask a friend, family member, or support staff.

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