Vocational Rehabilitation Workforce Studio » Podcast
Summary: The VR Workforce Studio is a podcast rooted in the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The core mission and purpose of the VR Workforce Studio is to offer important compelling information and stories for Individuals with disabilities (IWD) who are "in" or "preparing to be part of" the workforce in Virginia as well as employers and the staff who help IWD become employed. The show is produced at WWRC, a comprehensive vocational rehabilitation center that serves over 300 IWD on any given day helping them prepare for employment. The Center is one of only seven such facilities in the United States and has been in operation since 1947 offering both comprehensive medical rehabilitation as well as vocational assessments, transition and jobs-driven training. In addition to the extensive array of IWD at WWRC, the Center's parent agency, The Department for Again and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) serves upwards of 20,000 consumers at any given time who also hope to go to work and demonstrate the value that IWD bring to the workplace. This exceptional array of consumers, employers and professionals working together provide an ongoing and unparalleled plethora of stories, interviews, strategies and opportunities listeners will find both informative and educational. VR Workforce Studio listeners can expect to hear WWRC chronicle the journeys and triumphs of IWD while spotlighting employers who hire them
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Hear consumers, business representatives, expert panelist and top executives reflect on the innovative strategies that are filling the talent pipelines for business and industry. [playlist ids="1478"]
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Jim Rothrock has lived with a significant disability for over five decades and now shares his perspectives on disability and work. Hear his top messages to the Vocational Rehabilitation and Business Communities.
Let’s Discuss 3-D Printing, Manufacturing and International Podcast Day. Hear about Spenser’s Tour of the Plant, Kim’s Cosmetology Career and Courageous Stories of Vocational Rehabilitation on the Horizon.
Chris Hall joins us now with the story of the voc rehab pathway out of seclusion to a whole new life of success and a career in modern manufacturing
Hear about exciting developments that create opportunities in the workforce.
The Perfect Storm of Business Engagement, Vocational Rehabilitation and Health Occupations Jobs. The Story of Odessa Johnson and AmeriCare Plus! A young woman with hearing loss finds her dream job with a company who is excited about hiring individuals with disabilities.
Hear About the Girl with the Semicolon Tattoo a Year After She Started Working at CVS
Autism and the Perfect Job in Telecommunications. The Jimmy Fraley Story
Vocational Rehabilitation Short Story in the Kitchen with Broady and “Dream It. Do It.” Camps and Academies this Summer.
Faith, Grit and Vocational Rehabilitation. The Pam Cobbler Story
Hear how PEATC is helping build positive and powerful relationship for families, students and teachers and activities planned for 2017. Contact Information Summer Sage Capacity Building Specialist Rural Community Supports Cell (434)-960-9816 Email: sage@peatc.org (PEATC)(800) 869-6782 Office www.PEATC.org “Building Positive Futures for Virginia’s Children” Transcript will be posted soon.
Give us a few minutes and we’ll take you on the journey of a lifetime. If you haven’t listened to an episode yet check this out to learn a little more about our podcast. Transcript follows Clock ticking sound. Give us just a few minutes and we’ll take you on the journey of a lifetime. [Drumroll sound] “It startled me so I went to run, I tripped on one of the strings that was on it, lost my balance, and I fell 25 feet off the loft. Headfirst, and I landed on the concrete and boards.” A disability can strike like lightening and in the twinkling of an eye (dramatic music again) change your life forever (same dramatic music) In the United States alone there are over 60 million people with a disability so chances are you know, work with or love someone with a disability. A disability can alter your life (slower but still slightly dramatic music) even when you are pursuing your most deeply held passions. “A couple things that day were telling me not to race. Every medical professional who’s seen the video, they ask the same three questions: 1). How am I alive? 2). How did I not end up with a cervical level injury? and 3). How did I not end up with a severe brain injury?” People with disabilities have proven time and time again to be some of the most resilient, talented and capable people on earth and employers are beginning to recognize the passion, energy and dedication that individuals with disabilities are bringing into the workplace. “Rod’s been with us for a long period of time; it’s a return on investment that’s the pure and simple business angle of it but beyond that he teaches, he trains, he’s a subject matter expert. So being able to access all that 8-10 hours a day is… is quite frankly in our best interest.” That’s why we’ve opened up the VR Workforce Studio…. a place where we can all celebrate the courageous stories of Vocational Rehabilitation. Stories from those on the journey. (Dramatic music) “And I broke down, because you know, that was the day that I knew I was going to be up, that I was going to get back up, and get walking.” Stories about the champions of business and industry that hire individuals with disabilities. “Oh! (Dramatic pre-battle/medieval hunting horn) It’s the best company I’ve worked for, Uh, they’re very professional, they’re very nice, it’s like Uh, the company’s like a big family.” Reflections from the professionals that have dedicated their lives and careers to helping individuals with disabilities go to work. “Working with the students closely to see them come in, and think that ‘Oh, I don’t know if I can do this’ and provide support for them to where they’re empowered they are achieving they’re goals. And just to see their confidence.” Now you can be part of this exciting podcast revolution – (exciting closing music) welcome to the community of people who want to champion the causes of disability employment . “…diving down into your own personal hells and then coming out of that hell but with a smile on your face but with bumps and bruises in the process and you can walk away, smiling and feeling proud of those bruises. “ You know, every time my son drives off to work, I mean I just… I just feel so good about what you nice folks prepared him for.” “Getting people back to life and back to work.”… These powerful stories, as told by those on the journey are just a click away on your computer, cell phone or mobile device. “It’s awesome. “I think what you are doing is kind of unique.” “And you know we’re kind of in a period of…of where people can get information from lots of different sources and I’m just trying to make people aware of that. I thank you guys for what you’re doing…” Join us for a new and exciting episode of VR Workforce podcast every month at VR Workforce Studio Dot Com, or subscribe at Stitcher Radio or in iTunes.
