Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).

Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee
Megan Garton

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).

Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee
Megan Garton

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).

Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee
Megan Garton

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

DMS and TAP Data Open Office Hours

These are open office hours for anyone who has a question about the new features available on the DMS or TAP for Data Technical Assistance (evaluation surveys, TIPs, COA, etc.).

Time:
12:30 PM - 01:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee
Megan Garton

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Business Engagement Strategies to Advance Employment First

Achieving Employment First goals requires strong partnerships with the business community.Hosted by the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability in Cornell University’s ILR School, this webinar will explore practical business engagement strategies that help state agencies, employment se...

Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Ellice Switzer
Wendy Strobel Gower
Whitney Malone

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

CE.18 Confidentiality Matters: Best Practices for Vocational Rehabilitation

Employment service professionals routinely handle sensitive personal, medical, psychological, educational, and employment information, making it essential to understand the ethical and professional responsibilities associated with protecting customer privacy. This training will explore confidentiali...

Time:
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Tiffany Miller
Gina Oswald

Friday, September 18, 2026

TAP for Transition Hangout: Usable Innovation (UI) Spotlight: Student-Centered Planning

This session will introduce the student-centered planning UI which is an individualized, asset-based practice that centers students’ perspectives, interests, and goals to improve in-school and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. We will begin by reviewing what UIs are and why...

Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Sarah Bubash
Jessica Ellott
Christopher Vatland
Trynia Kaufman
Donna Spotton

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAP for Data Webinar: Addressing Power Differentials to Support Teaming

TBD

Time:
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Eastern

Thursday, September 17, 2026

CE.16 Small Business at Work: Making the Business Case for Hiring Job Seekers with Disabilities

For employment service professionals engaged in employer outreach, effectively promoting job seekers with disabilities requires a compelling business case. Participants will explore how disability employment aligns with core small business priorities, including recruitment, retention, productivity,...

Time:
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Jeffrey Tamburo
Tiffany Miller

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

CE.17 Strategies for Developing Appropriate Internal Case Records and Effective Caseload Management

In addition to the paperwork that must be submitted to ACCES-VR, agencies should maintain internal documents that support their work and documentation requirements. In this session, we will review why and what information should be maintained internally at organizations. We will also discuss...

Time:
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Gina Oswald

Thursday, September 24, 2026

T4.C4 Developing Self-Advocacy Skills for Employment and Post-Secondary Education -- Students and Youth with Disabilities

As a result of WIOA the expansion to include Student and youth employment services we may be challenged as traditional adult vocational services providers to shift the focus to a Student/youth empowered, Student/youth led, employment preparation and job seeking process. As we embark on new service m...

Time:
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Lizzie Juaniza-Saso
Kim Osmani

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAPs for Transition and Equity Hangout: Usable Innovation Spotlight: Family Engagement in Transition Planning

This session explores how to use the Family Engagement in Transition Planning Usable Innovation (UI) to strengthen systems change efforts in Educational Organizations (EOs). Participants will review what UIs are and why they are important, then review the core components of Family Engagement in Tran...

Time:
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Eastern

Presented by:

Colin Montgomery
Stephanie Spicciati

Friday, October 02, 2026

TAP for Data - DMS Liaisons Monthly Meeting

Monthly hangout for DMS Liaisons. Bring your questions and ideas for discussion.

Time:
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Camille Lee

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

CE.1 Empowering Second Chances: Strategies for Supporting Individuals with Felony Convictions through Job Development

This training provides valuable insights and practical strategies for helping individuals with felony convictions secure meaningful employment. Participants will learn about the unique challenges faced by individuals with criminal backgrounds in the job market and how to effectively support them thr...

Time:
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM Eastern

Presented by:

Tiffany Miller