Integrated Resources Institute & Progressive Employment Concepts

HCBS Funding

Made possible by Inland Regional Center, North Los Angeles Regional Center, Alta California Regional Center, South Central Los Angeles Regional Center

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These trainings are provided for free through HCBS funding from Inland Regional Center, North Los Angeles Regional Center, Alta California Regional Center, and South Central Los Angeles Regional Center supporting efforts towards the Employment First movement.

About Your Trainers

  • About IRI

    Integrated Resources Institute provides competitive and integrated employment and living services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since 1984 IRI, through its MentorWorks program, has facilitated the employment of over 20,000 persons with significant disabilities in the USA and Australia. MentorWorks currently works with Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego Counties private and public employers to assist with the recruitment, hiring, training and ongoing support for persons with disabilities in integrated work settings and self-employment.

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  • About PEC

    Progressive Employment Concepts (PEC) was established in 1995 and is funded by Alta California Regional Center(ACRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and contracts with schools and individuals. PEC provides services to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment, volunteer opportunities, college access, business ownership, and community inclusion. PEC is locally and nationally recognized for its commitment to supporting individuals facing employment barriers and for providing comprehensive training to partners and staff.

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  • About California APSE

    California APSE (CA APSE) is a membership organization that advocates for inclusive, competitive employment for people with disabilities. CA APSE provides training, resources and policy support to professionals, employers, families, and self-advocates.

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Social Security Benefits Training and Technical Assistance

  1. This training is designed to increase comfort and confidence in discussing how work and Social Security benefits interact.  Participants will learn basic information about Social Security, and how to provide or refer to resources for ongoing assistance and information.

  2. Webinars provide introductory information and bust myths, preparing learners to encourage job seekers who receive Social Security benefits to pursue substantial work and financial stability.

  3. Technical assistance will be provided to select learners, including benefits counseling for a job seeker they support.  This opportunity requires a 4-7 hour commitment to meet with your trainer, learn, discuss, and review.  Space is limited, apply today!

ACRE Basic Customized Employment Trainings

ACRE-CE employment training is one of the foundational requirements of both the offerings in CCP (CPN and CES). Providers in California are best poised to provide these ACRE-CE trainings as we understand the landscape of California employment services and have a vested interest in supporting each other to gain these skills.

Certification Requirements:

Participants who complete all requirements will receive a National Certificate of Achievement in Customized Employment Services Basic Level. 

To earn your certificate, participants must:

  1. Attend all instructional sessions.

  2. Actively participate in discussions and activities.

  3. Complete and submit all required assignments.

Alta California Regional Center

North Los Angeles Regional Center

South Central Los Angeles Regional Center